Detailed Information
GRC20010 - Alexander and his Successors* (Audit) - 2017
This module explores Greek history from Alexander the Great to the Roman conquest (336 to 133 BC). It covers Alexander's reign and the history of the kingdoms and states that succeeded his empire up to the coming of Rome. The module examines a range of political, social and cultural themes including: the achievements of Alexander, Hellenistic city life, relations between Greeks and non-Greeks in Egypt and Asia, religious developments, the impact of Roman expansion on the Greek world. There are two set books: M. Austin, The Hellenistic World from Alexander to the Roman Conquest: a selection of ancient sources in translation (2nd edition 2006, Cambridge) and F. Walbank, The Hellenistic World (2nd edition, 1992).
Semester 1
Level 2
Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module
Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module
Upgrading from audit to credit: You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term. Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.
Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.
Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting documents where appropriate.
Lectures: Mondays 15:00 - 16:00, beginning September 10
Tutorials: To be selected
If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:
Term dates for revision: Saturday, 1 December - Sunday, 9 December
Term dates for exams: Monday, 10 December - Friday, 21 December
Assoc Prof Philip De Souza
Dr de Souza’s main research areas are warfare, seafaring and society in Classical Antiquity. He has published a book on Piracy in the Graeco-Roman World (Cambridge 1999; Polish translation 2008), plus many articles and chapters on aspects of ancient piracy. He also contributes articles on "Menschenraub" and "Piraterie" to the online Handwörterbuch der antiken Sklaverei, ed. H. Heinen. His book Seafaring and Civilization: Maritime Perspectives on World History was published by Profile Books in 2001, with German editions in 2003 & 2006 and a Chinese (Mandarin) edition in 2014.
M. Austin, The Hellenistic World from Alexander to the Roman Conquest: a selection of ancient sources in translation (2nd edition 2006, Cambridge)
F. Walbank, The Hellenistic World (2nd edition, 1992)