History of Ancient Greece
Durham
Liberal Arts::History
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 20
Term:
Fall 2024
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Full Term (08/26/2024
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12/09/2024)
CRN:
16163
Grade Mode:
Letter Grading
Discover the exciting, turbulent, and innovative world of the Greeks through their history, from the emergence of small cities in the archaic period to the empire of Alexander the Great. Special focus will be on the political, economic and social developments in the rise of the polis (city), the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, the rise of Macedon and Alexander the Great?s conquests. CLAS 403/HIST 403 is encouraged but not necessary.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s):
CLAS 675
Instructors:
Gregory McMahon
Times & Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2024 | 12/9/2024 | MWF | 11:10am - 12:00pm | HORT 215 |
| Final Exam12/13/2024 | 12/13/2024 | F | 10:30am - 12:30pm | HORT 215 |
Booklist
| Book | Details |
|---|---|
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PERSIAN EXPEDITION
49
by XENOPHON
Required
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ATHENIAN CONSTITUTION
84
by ARISTOTLE
Required
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THEOGONY+WORKS+DAYS (9538317)
88
by HESIOD
Required
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FIVE DIALOGUES:EUTHYPHRO,APOLOGY...
2ND 02
by PLATO
Required
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ON SPARTA
(REV)05
by PLUTARCH
Required
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ODYSSEY OF HOMER
67
by HOMER
Required
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HISTORIES (35663)
98
by HERODOTUS
Required
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PELOPONNESIAN WAR
09
by THUCYDIDES
Required
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AESCHYLUS II
3RD 13
by AESCHYLUS
Required
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ALEXANDER THE GREAT
13
by ARRIAN
Required
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BRIEF HISTORY OF ANCIENT GREECE
4TH 20
by POMEROY
Required
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