Students of ancient history degrees develop the abilities to formulate theories and conduct research regarding this specific timeframe. History of greeceroman greece wikibooks, open books for an. Discovering ancient greek and latin openlearn open. I have just started the masterpieces of ancient greek. The key points are all covered, as can be seen from the lecture titles. A couple of good book suppliers are christian book distributors cbd and great christian books gcb.
History of the peloponnesian war by thucydides, the histories by herodotus, the peloponnesian war by donald kagan, the il. Last fall, yale university introduced a second round of open courses that included donald kagans introduction to ancient greek history. Fifty short lessons presume no knowledge of latin, and allow students to master a. This is an introductory course in greek history tracing the development of greek civilization as manifested in political, intellectual, and creative achievements from the bronze age to the end of the classical period. From wikibooks, open books for an open world greek history roughly from the 1930s to the late 1940s marked by oppression and violence and political polarities. He argues that the greeks are worthy of our study not only because of their vast achievements and contributions to western civilization such as in the fields of science. Introductory courses ancient greek language on the web. Volume 1 cambridge library collection classics george grote on. He is the author of many articles on the history and structure of the greek language and has coedited several volumes on themes and issues in modern greek syntax.
A full 48 pages of exercises in greek to help you learn the key words and phrases in the language. Study world history with online classes and courses covering a variety of subjects from ancient to modern. The odyssey by homer, the iliad by homer, the iliadthe odyssey by homer, the histories by herodotus, history of the pelopo. Books from the open yale courses series the open yale courses series is designed to bring the depth and breadth of a yale education to a wide variety of readers. Aboutactive tab syllabus sessions survey buy books. Seeing professor elizabeth vandiver and listening to her teach was a great treat. Find materials for this course in the pages linked along the left. The interactive books program was developed by the computer technology institute and press diophantus that is a research and technology organization focusing on research and development in. It is for those who have encountered the classical world through translations of greek and latin texts and wish to know more about the languages in which these works were composed. He argues that the greeks are worthy of our study not only because of their vast achievements and. It covers major social, economic, political, and religious trends. This would also give rise to religious syncretism, that is, the mixing of different religions. Learn the basics of either ancient greek or latin with this openlearn course. The perfect reference for your travels greece is said to be the birthplace of the western civilization and the greek language dates back t.
Not open to students with 3 or more years of study in this language in high school, except by permission of department. Ancient greek mythology book for adults, modern telling of classical greek myths book stephen frys greek myths 1 stephen fry 4. Nagy has published over 100 articles, several books including the best of the. The brevity of this book is its strength and its weakness no particular chapter. Professor donald kagan explains why people should study the ancient greeks. Clcv 205 this is an introductory course in greek history tracing the development of greek civilization as manifested in political, intellectual, and creative.
Introduction to ancient greek history will be added to our collection of free online history courses, a subset of our collection, 1,500 free online courses from top universities. Interactive greeks books the interactive greek books that are taught in public primary and secondary education schools in greece can be found online. Ive been on amazon looking around and such, and i must say, it seems like there are considerably more books for ancient greek than there are for modern greek. I also enjoyed the streaming that was avaliable to me in the classical mythology course. This is a survey of ancient greek history from the bronze age to the death of socrates in 399 bce. This course elaborates the history of ancient greece from the bronze age to the death of alexander. Based on yales open yale courses program, these books bring outstanding lectures by yale faculty to the curious reader, whether student or adult. Ancient greek ordinary level course a scansion confined to the iambic trimeter and the hexameter. Best books on ancient greek history and literature 259 books. Students read original sources in translation as well as the works of modern scholars. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books.
Enroll in harvard universitys popular tenpart series on the history of china or any. He formerly taught in the department of history at cornell university. Engaging text provides details on the civilizations history, development, daily life, culture, art, technology, warfare, social organization, and more. Beginners and intermediate latin and greek courses yale. History of greece wikibooks, open books for an open world. Key to the exercises in the 1909 edition of sir william smiths a first greek course initia graeca part 1. The oratory of classical greece series presents all of the surviving speeches from the late fifth and fourth centuries b. The oratory of classical greece the university of texas press.
History of greece the tiny mediterranean country known officially as the hellenic republic has had a fascinating history stretching back through the ages. Published by the cambridge university press sections fourteen to nineteen inclusive. Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with etextbooks and digital materials. His previous books include space and time in homer 1981, generative grammar 1987, greek.
Masterpieces of ancient greek literature the great courses. At present, kagan is considered among the foremost american scholars of greek history. Learn greek with an exercise book download for free. Introduction to ancient greek history open yale courses. I own the great books of the western world and they have all the reading material i need to supplement my reading. Nice concise crash course on history of modern greek state, from the run up to. Home classics introduction to ancient greek history clcv 205 lecture 1 introduction. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The oratory of classical greece edited by michael gagarin. Best novels set in the ancient world, historical fiction on greece and rome, best books on ancient greek history and literature, the goddess.
If you want to follow an introductory course in ancient greek on the web, there is already a plethora of possibilities. Donald kagan is an american historian and classicist at yale university specializing in ancient greece, notable for his fourvolume history of the peloponnesian war. For those interested in the history of that crucial period of humanity the hundred and fifty years after the birth of jesus, when the mixture of greek culture, judaism, and the beginning of christianity determined to a great length our western culture this is the book to read. More casual than academic this is a welldone, worthwhile course for any seeking an intro to ancient greek civilization presented in a listenerfriendly, casual style. This is a list of reference books, grammars, dictionaries, and other books which i have found useful, and which students might consider buying for their personal libraries if they wish to continue reading and studying greek texts. Knowledge of classical greek or latin is essential for anyone wanting to get beneath the skin of the cultures of ancient greece and rome. What are the best books for learning greek history. Clcv 205 introduction to ancient greek history videolectures. New testament history and literature the open yale. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Course books and other related titles yale university press offers a 10% discount on the books used in clcv 205 that it publishes, as well as on other related titles. However, a number of the websites listed here do not present a complete course, but only a selection of course materials. It also includes discussions on homer, heroism, and the greek identity. This nation, known commonly as greece, is widely considered the birthplace of western civilization, and thus, its long and complex history continues to exert.
Find ancient greek history textbooks at up to 90% off. Alexander the great, in his conquests, spread greek culture throughout the mediterranean world. Complete greek with two audio cds provides a clear and comprehensive approach to greek, designed for anyone who wants reach an intermediate level in all four skills. This would shape the structure of citystates, which would share characteristically greek institutions, such as the gymnasium and the boule. Along with studying the most important events and personalities, we will consider broader issues. A history of the language and its speakers 1997, and the blackwell history of the latin. Ancient greece by diane bailey nook book ebook barnes. You can commence either language during the fall or spring semester or during yales summer session. Browse through our ebooks while discovering great authors and exciting books in greek. Taught by yale professor donald kagan, this introductory course in greek history traces the development of greek civilization as manifested in political, intellectual, and creative achievements from the bronze age to the end of the classical period. The hero in ancient greek civilization open learning course. Ancient history degrees study past societies and examine the dynamic interactions between cultures in the classic period, until the fall of the roman empire. Knowledge of historical context is crucial to understanding the new testament.
The goto program for developing a sound grasp of greek. Would you like to support the mission of open culture. A major figure in the field, kagan takes students from the greek dark ages, through the rise of sparta and athens, the peloponnesian war, and beyond. Introduction to ancient greek history clcv 205 professor donald. This traditional learning method is a refreshing choice in this digital age.
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