Subject Area: History<br/><br/>This course explores the dynamic, diverse, and troubled civilisation of Greece during the Archaic, Classical, and early Hellenistic eras (circa 750-200 BC). We will begin by seeking the origins of polis-based Greek civilization, and then trace its evolution during the Archaic Era (circa 750-500 BC). After exploring reasons underlying the startling Greek triumph over the Persian Empire in the early 5th century BC, the course goes on to examine the two-century arc of triumph and failure of Classical Greek polis civilization (ca. 500-338 BC). Finally, we will turn to Alexander the Great, his conquests, the division of his empire upon his death, and the uneasy... -- Course Website
Prerequisites: 30 units of credit at Level 1
