Classics 232s - From Hoplites to Legions:Warfare in the AncientWorld

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Mount Holyoke College

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Greeks and Romans viewed warfare as an abiding part of the human condition. The literature and artwork of this period are filled with images of the two faces of war: it conferred great glory on the victors as well as profound horror and suffering on all involved. This course examines warfare from archaic Greece and the rise of the city-state (c. 800 BCE) to the fall of the Roman Empire in theWest (c. 476 CE). By closely reading a variety of primary sources and secondary materials, we will consider such topics as the culture and ethics of war and imperialism; logistics and strategies of warfare; and armor, weaponry, and battlefield tactics. Meets Humanities I-A requirement G. Sumi 4 credits

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4.00

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Lecture

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www.mtholyoke.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 538-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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