War in Greco-Roman Society
CCIV 239
Spring 2008
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01
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| Crosslisting:
HIST 262 |
This course examines the nature of warfare and its impact on society from the Homeric age to late antiquity. In addition to considering the evidence for such dynamic figures as Alexander the Great, Hannibal, and Julius Caesar, we will also address crucial questions: Who fought and why? What motivated conflict, and what ethical concerns are treated by ancient sources? How do the sources offer insight into how battles were fought? What can we know about the impact of war on noncombatants? A wide variety of evidence will be considered, from literature to papyri to art and archaeological remains, as well as modern scholarship. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA CLAS |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Thucydides, History of the Peloponnesian War
Xenophon, History of My Times
Arrian, The Campaigns of Alexander
Julius Caesar, The Civil War
Ammianus Marcelinus, Later Roman Empire
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Examinations and Assignments:
Reading, Quizzes, Midterm and Final Exams, Final Project |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
No knowledge of military history or of ancient history is required. |
| Instructor(s): Caldwell,Robert C. Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM; Location: DWNY113; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 45 | | SR major: 8 | JR major: 7 | | |
| Seats Available: -2 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 9 | JR non-major: 7 | SO: 7 | FR: 7 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 2 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
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