HIST 114 - Classical Historians

Institution:

Trinity College

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Description:

In this course we will investigate the works of the major Greek and Roman historians in translation. Authors will include Herodotus, Thucydides, Polybius, Livy, Sallust and Tacitus. We will consider various topics, including the origins of ancient historiography; the relationship of history to other genres such as tragedy and epic; the sources available to ancient historians; the role of myth in history; issues of gender and ethnic identity; and various stylistic issues such as narrative techniques, the use of speeches and quotations, anecdotes, and characterization. The course requires no prior knowledge of Greek and Roman history or classical languages. Readings will consist of the ancient historians themselves along with some modern studies on classical historiography. 1.00 units, Lecture

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1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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