HIS 301 - Ancient Greece

The history of Ancient Greece (c. 2000-400 B.C.E.), focusing on the formation of Greek cultural identity through the study of critical historical events. Topics include: the Trojan War and the world of Homer; the rise of the polis and democratic government; the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars; and the crisis of democracy in post-war Athens. Attention will also be paid to the representation of these events in mainstream historical films, such as Troy and 300. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History.

Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.

Credits: 3