Neiberg is Professor of History and Chair of War Studies at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. His published work specializes in the First and Second World Wars in global context.
His lecture at Marshall, “Democracy, Power, and War: the Role of Americans in Foreign Wars,” will look at how the intricacies of American values and interests have shaped American involvement in foreign wars throughout history.
“Dr. Michael Neiberg’s upcoming lecture at Marshall University will offer a profound exploration of the complex legacy of America’s role in foreign conflicts,” said Patricia Proctor, director of the Simon Perry Center for Constitutional Democracy, which sponsors the Amicus Curiae Lecture Series. “His insights will likely prompt reflection on the weight of these wars on our national identity and the enduring impact on the societies involved. I anticipate he will challenge us not only to learn from history but to consider our current and future choices as a global power.”
Neiberg’s published works have received numerous accolades including the Harry Truman Prize for his book, “Potsdam: The End of World War II and the Remaking of Europe,” and his “Dance of the Furies: Europe and the Outbreak of World War I” was named by the Wall Street Journal as one of the five best books ever written about that war.
The lecture is sponsored by Marshall’s Simon Perry Center for Constitutional Democracy with support from the West Virginia Humanities Council. The lecture is free and open to the public.