Basic knowledge of the main topics and problems related to the art of war in the Greek and Roman world
Course Prerequisites
Good knowledge of the Italian language. Basic knowledge of the history of the ancient world
Teaching Methods
Lectures. Ancient Greek and Latin literary sources will be read and commented in Italian translation; iconographic sources will be made available through PowerPoint
Assessment Methods
Oral examinations. Students will be asked to discuss at least one of the major problems related to the art of war in the ancient world (8th C. BC - 4th C. AD) and one of the sources read and commented during the lessons
Texts
H. van Wees, "L'arte della guerra nell'antica Grecia", Gorizia 2013; G. Breccia, "I figli di Marte", Milano 2012; G. Brizzi, "Il guerriero, l'oplita, il legionario", Bologna 2011; V.D: Hanson, "L'arte occidentale della guerra", Milano 1987, ecc.
Contents
The "face of battle" in the Ancient World: combat experience from Homer to the Roman Empire
Course Language
Italian
More information
Ancient sources will be read and commented in Italian translation. Students who can't attend the lessons are requested to contact the teacher in order to arrange an alternate program.
