This module gives an introduction to some of the world's historic civilizations.
Discussion of the nature of urban societies, states and empires is combined with the study of archaeological examples from Mesopotamia, the Greek and Roman world, Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, China, Central and South America, and Viking Europe. Emphasis is placed on comparative approaches.
Module information
- Code: ARCL0004
- Credits: 15
- Coordinator: Kevin MacDonald
- Handbook:
For registered students
- Reading list: open»
Availability
- Runs every year