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Greeks at War: Homer at Troy
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- 6 Sequences
- Introductive Level
- Starts on April 26, 2015
- Ends on June 4, 2015
Course details
Syllabus
- The causes and contentions of the Trojan War through the eyes of Homer
- What made the Trojan War unique and historically significant
- What links the experience of this war to the men and women serving their country today, as well as innocent civilians caught up in the crossfire
Prerequisite
Instructors
- Robert Garland
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