Surveys 260 - Greek History

Institution:

Allegheny College

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Description:

A comprehensive survey of ancient Greek political, social and cultural history based on the interpretations of primary sources, both literary and archaeological, from the Bronze Age to the end of the Classical period and the death of Socrates (399 BC). Topics include the intellectual history of 19th-20th century Bronze Age archaeology, the historicity of the society depicted in the Homeric poems, the rise of the Greek city-state, the constitutional history of Athens and Sparta, the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, the development of Athenian drama (comedy and tragedy), and the origins and development of Greek philosophy.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.allegheny.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 332-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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