Introduction to Ancient Greek History
Published: Fall 2007
Description
This is an introductory course in Greek history tracing the development of Greek civilization as manifested in political, intellectual, and creative achievements from the Bronze Age to the end of the classical period. Students read original sources in translation as well as the works of modern scholars.
Course Takeaways
- Explore vast achievements and contributions to Western civilization (such as in the fields of science, law, and politics)
- Appreciate for the unique perspective on humanity offered by the Greeks — a tragic figure, powerful but limited.
Meet the Instructors
Donald Kagan is Sterling Professor of Classics and History at Yale University. A former dean of Yale College, he received his Ph.D. in 1958 from The Ohio State University. His publications include The Archidamian War, The Peace of Nicias and the Sicilian Expedition, Pericles and the Birth of the Athenian Empire, On the Origins of War and the Preservation of Peace, and The Peloponnesian War. In 2002 he was the recipient of the National Humanities Medal and in 2005 was named the National Endowment for the Humanities Jefferson Lecturer.
Full Biography
