ANCHIST 200

Egypt in Dynasty XVIII

Please note: this is archived course information from 2019 for ANCHIST 200.

Description

The cosmopolitan nature of ancient Egypt during the era of its imperial expansion and its consciousness as a world power. Topics covered include the social, political and economic ramifications of this sudden change in Egypt's role in the ancient world. The emergence of new religious directions will also be discussed, among which are the state cults of Amun-Re and the religious monotheism of Akhenaton.

Availability 2019

Not taught in 2019

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Professor Tony Spalinger

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

ANCHIST 200: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points at Stage I in Ancient History or Classical Studies, and 30 points passed

Restrictions

ANCHIST 300