Peloponnesian War Course
Enhance your knowledge of the Peloponnesian War through hands-on engagement with Thucydides' writings, primary sources, archaeological finds, and current scholarly debates. Master building robust, evidence-driven arguments applicable to humanities research, academic essays, and professional reports, culminating in a refined historical dossier.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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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 ancient texts, incorporate inscriptions and archaeology, evaluate modern studies, and develop sharp research questions with structured arguments for a general informed audience.
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Develop skills
- Closely analyse Thucydides to spot bias, rhetoric, omissions, and storytelling techniques.
- Apply inscriptions and archaeological evidence to support or question textual accounts.
- Assess contemporary scholarship on the Peloponnesian War and outline major debates.
- Construct strong arguments on war causes, tactics, plague impact, civil strife, and Sicilian campaign.
- Write a professional 2,000–3,000 word dossier with precise references.
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