Michael Tunnicliffe
The Ancient Greeks were at the height in the 6th-5th centuries. Though divided into competing city states there were able to unite for a time to meet the challenge of invasion by the might of the Persian Empire. This period also saw the flourishing of Athenian democracy and the building of works such as the Parthenon. Greek dramatists were also appearing on the scene, and the first philosophers, the pre-Socratics, were beginning to ask fundamental questions. Yet simmering tensions between Athens and Sparta were not far below the surface. The topic will continue in the summer term.
Recommended reading:
Robin Osborne 2009 (2nd ed.) Greece in the Making; 1200-479BC Routledge
Simon Hornblower 2002 (3rd ed.) The Greek World 479-323, Routledge
Sarah Pomeroy et al 2009 A Brief History of Ancient Greece Oxford University Pres
Requirements: Please, bring your own face mask
Day: Tuesdays Time: 10.00 am-12.00 pm
10 weeks, 17th January to 28th March 2023 with a break on 21 February, 2023.
Please note: this is a face-to-face course.
VENUE:
Quaker Meeting House
91 Station Road
Cheadle Hulme
SK8 7BG
Price for the Series:
| Price | Concessions | Minimum No. | Maximum No. |
| £80 | 8 | 25 |
Please contact: Michael Tunnicliffe 5 St George’s Way, Northwich, CW9 8XG, phone: 01606 42116 email: mtunni@sky.com