Survey of warfare in Greece and Rome from its origins until the fourth century CE. The course will begin with the sources for ancient military history and how to use them to reconstruct Greek and Roman warfare, before turning to examine the broader role of the military and warfare in ancient societies, such as the connection between military service and citizenship, the role of the military in the ancient economy, and the function of the military as a cultural institution.
This course is Cross-Listed with CLAS 3001.
