ANCHIST 256

The Ancient World at War

Please note: this is archived course information from 2020 for ANCHIST 256.

Description

Provides an in-depth analysis of the role of the military in ancient Greece and Rome. The physical evidence of warfare as well as chronological development of warfare within each society will be discussed. An additional theme will be the interweaving of the social and cultural impact of warfare and the army upon these civilisations.

Assessment

 Coursework + exam

Availability 2020

Not taught in 2020

Lecturer(s)

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

Reading/Texts

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

Points

ANCHIST 256: 15 points

Prerequisites

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

Restrictions

ANCHIST 356