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Classical Civilisation
War and Warfare
OCR
J199
War and Warfare
Explore the significant aspects of war and warfare in the classical world.
Analyze the military, social, and cultural impacts of warfare in antiquity.
Sparta at War in the 5th Century
Analyze the military structure, rigorous training, and societal integration of the Spartan army during the 5th century.
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Spartan society, army and command
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The idealisation of war and warfare
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The battle of Thermopylae
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Athens at War in the 5th Century
Analyze the military structure, strategic tactics, and broad societal impact of the Athenian armed forces during the 5th century.
2 Subtopics
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Athenian military structure and tactics
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The battle of Salamis
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The Roman Military in the Imperial Period
Analyze the structure, organization, and tactical superiority of the Roman military during the Imperial period.
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The Roman Military in the Imperial Period
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The Romans at War
Evaluate key Roman military campaigns and battles, analyzing their political significance, aftermath, and portrayal in historical sources.
2 Subtopics
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The battle of Actium
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Trajan’s campaign against the Dacians
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Visual and Material Sources
Analyze prescribed visual and material sources to understand classical warfare and its commemoration.
2 Subtopics
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Visual and Material Sources
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Visual Culture Study Requirements
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Literary Context
Analyze the literary context, genres, and narrative techniques of classical texts dealing with warfare.
1 Subtopic
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Literary Context
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Characterisation
Evaluate the characterisation and interactions of key figures in classical texts concerning warfare.
1 Subtopic
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Characterisation
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Themes in Warfare Literature
Evaluate the central themes presented in classical literature concerning war and warfare.
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Themes
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Heroes and Warfare
Analyze how the concept of the hero and classical attitudes towards warfare are shaped by political and cultural contexts.
1 Subtopic
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Heroes and Warfare
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Literary Sources
Analyze prescribed literary sources from Homer, Tyrtaeus, Virgil, and Horace to explore classical warfare and martial values.
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Prescribed Texts
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Literature Study Requirements
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