The Hellenistic World on Stones and Papyri

Section 19845

  • Note: Must register for 4.0 units. What made the conquests of Alexander the Great possible and what was their impact on the eastern Mediterranean states and societies? The purpose of this class is to introduce the student to the history and culture of what is called the Hellenistic period, starting with the conquests led by Philippe and Alexander the Great, kings of Macedonia (4th c. BC) and ending with the death of Cleopatra VII and the annexation of Egypt by the Roman emperor-to-be, Augustus (30 BC). This course also offers a basic hands-on introduction to reading Greek inscriptions for students with no previous knowledge of ancient Greek (or of any other ancient language).
  • Session Dates (session code 001)
    First day of classes:
    Monday, January 11, 2016
    Last day to add:
    Friday, January 29, 2016
    Last day to drop without a mark of "W" and receive a refund:
    Friday, January 29, 2016
    Last day to withdraw without a “W” on transcript or change pass/no pass to letter grade:
    Friday, February 26, 2016
    Last day to drop with a mark of "W":
    Friday, April 8, 2016
    End of session:
    Wednesday, May 11, 2016
  • Book List Prices and book list are subject to change.
    • Plutarch. Age of Alexander. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780140449358
      New: $17.00
      Used: $12.75
      Rental: $13.60 (New), $3.40 (Used)
    • Austin. Hellenistic World from Alexander to Roman Conquest. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780521535618
      New: $60.50
      Used: $45.50
      Rental: $39.33 (New), $21.18 (Used)
    • Austin. Hellenistic World from Alexander to the Roman Conquest. (Required)
      ISBN: 9781139282031
      eBook: $44.00
    • Shipley. Greek World: After Alexander 323-30 BC. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780415046183
      New: $56.25
      Used: $42.25
      Rental: $30.94 (New), $19.69 (Used)
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