![]() ![]() They are studied predominantly through the History of Thucydides, antiquity’s most masterly analysis of empire, inter-state relations and war, which Thucydides claimed to have written, justifiably, as ‘a possession for all times’. These years cover the transition from archaic to classical Greece, the Periclean age of Athens, the masterpieces of art, architecture and literature which are the supreme legacies of the Greek world, the contrasting lifestyles of Sparta and democratic Athens, and the careers of Alcibiades, Socrates and their famous contemporaries. Victory over Persia led to the rise of the Athenian Empire, conflict between Athens and Sparta and Sparta’s eventual victory in the Peloponnesian War. Please note that changes may be made to course syllabuses from year to year, and that not all papers may be available in any given year. ![]() You may also offer an optional additional thesis, and/or a language paper in Ancient Greek or Latin.įor comprehensive details of the papers available, and the rules on which combinations of papers students may take, please refer to the Examination Regulations. Detailed descriptions of the papers on offer, and information about teaching provision, can be found in the course handbook on the History Faculty website. The Greek city in the Roman world from Dio Chrysostom to John Chrysostom.Cicero: politics and thought in the late Republic.Alexander the Great and his early successors.a special subject in modern history (see ).A special subject, chosen from the following: Please see for details of the further subjects available in modern history. A further subject in modern history, ancient history or archaeology All AMH students take six papers in the final examination: ![]()
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