Bob Rougvie

Bob Rougvie is a graduate of Suffolk University in Boston with a BA in History. He has had a long career in the wood products industry in New England. Prior to retirement, he was president of a machinery distribution corporation for 23 years. He is an avid reader of history, with a particular interest in the period prior to and during WWII. He has led several Osher classes with an emphasis on early 20th century European history. Bob is also a Vietnam veteran.

Mussolini — The Rise and Fall of the First Fascist (Spring Term 2025)

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Bob is clearly very knowledgeable about not only this particular historical era, but going way back to Roman times and had answers to any question at his fingertips.  

The course was very well organized and the visual aids were excellent. I fould the course very informative and interesting. Fascism has relevance today.

The French in Vietnam - Colonialism vs. Nationalism (Fall Term 2024)

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The instructor was always very prepared and extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter. 

Very obvious the instructor had prepared well for each class.  He was very good at using technology, video, PowerPoint, etc. 

He was very open to others comments/ questions

Appeasement - The Attempt to Contain Hitler (Fall Term 2023)

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His answers to questions showed that he had a deep knowledge of the relevant time. 

This course was very well presented in all aspects. The instructor is extremely knowledgeable about the time period in question. I hope Bob conducts future courses.

The French Resistance - The Big Lie or Réalité! (Winter Term 2023)

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Excellent presentation of material. Conveyed a deal of information, very well organized.

He knows how to teach! Lectures were detailed and comprehensive without being overwhelming

The Spanish Civil War—Prelude to World War (Spring Term 2022)

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Bob did an excellent job of organizing and presenting his material in lecture form. 

Bob had a wealth of information and detail.

The Treaty of Versailles - Planting Seeds of Conflict (Spring Term 2021)

Participant Testimonials: 

We learned about the requirements of the treaties that ended the Franco Prussian war, the self-contradictory promises made by Woodrow Wilson, and more. It was a great course!

Bob is a terrific study leader and incredibly knowledgeable. His research of the topic was detailed and meticulous. I thoroughly enjoyed this class.