Classical Greece

Outline

i OriginsReasons to Study Ancient Greeceέν ἀρχῇ (ěn archē=in the beginning)HomerThe GodsThe Greek Dark Ages

ii PolisΗ ΔΙΚΗ (Justice personified)Physical Picture of the PolisAgrarian RevolutionPolitical revolutionHoplite Revolution

iii Colonies & TyrannyWhy Colonize?The Nature of ColoniesA TourEffects of ColonizationTyrannyRise of Greek TyrannyAccomplishments

iv Sparta & AthensSparta; The Way of War αγωγη (agōgē); School of the SoldierRise of StatismAthens; The Light of ReasonSocial HistoryDemocracy

v The Great WarsPersian Wars, 490-479Struggle for HegemonyPeloponnesian War, 431-404

Archidamian War, 431-421Sicilian Expedition, 415-413Athens’ Final Agony, 412-404

vi Golden AgePericlesArtDramaPhilosophyHistory

vii Second Military RevolutionThrasybulosEpaminondasThe Second Military Revolution, 362-336Alexander, 335-323The Successors

viii HellenismThe Hellenistic WorldHellenizationHellenistic Culture

Religion & PhilosophySciencesArt

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