Peloponnesian War Course
Enhance your knowledge of the Peloponnesian War through hands-on engagement with Thucydides and primary sources, analysis of contemporary debates, and development of robust, evidence-driven arguments applicable to humanities research and professional writing tasks. Gain skills in source criticism, interdisciplinary integration, and clear communication of historical insights.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This focused course on the Peloponnesian War equips you to confidently manage complex historical evidence. Practice detailed analysis of Thucydides and contemporary texts, incorporate inscriptions and archaeological findings, and assess modern scholarly views. Master formulating sharp research questions, constructing nuanced arguments, and creating a refined, cited report suited for informed general readers.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Closely analyse Thucydides to spot bias, rhetoric, omissions, and narrative techniques.
- Apply inscription and archaeological evidence to support or question textual accounts.
- Critique modern scholarship on the Peloponnesian War and outline major debates.
- Construct arguments grounded in evidence about causes, tactics, plague, civil strife, and Sicilian expedition.
- Produce a refined 2,000–3,000 word historical report with precise referencing.
Suggested summary
Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload. Choose which chapter to start with. Add or remove chapters. Increase or decrease the course workload.What our students say
FAQs
Who is Elevify? How does it work?
Do the courses have certificates?
Are the courses free?
What is the course workload?
What are the courses like?
How do the courses work?
What is the duration of the courses?
What is the cost or price of the courses?
What is an online course and how does it work?
PDF Course