ANCHIST 356

The Ancient World at War


Please note: this is archived course information from 2019 for ANCHIST 356.

Description

Provides an in-depth analysis of the role of the military in ancient Greece and Rome. This course explores the literary and physical evidence of warfare as well as its chronological development within each society. Discussions focus on the social, economic and cultural impact of warfare and the army upon these civilisations.

Assessment

Coursework + Exam

Availability 2019

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Dr Jeremy Armstrong
Lecturer(s) Dr Jeremy Armstrong

Reading/Texts

The Cambridge History of Greek and Roman Warfare (Cambridge, 2007).

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

ANCHIST 356: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points at Stage II in Ancient History, Classical Studies or Classical Studies and Ancient History

Restrictions

ANCHIST 256