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ANHS3636: Rome and Carthage in an Age of Empires
2026 unit information
The clash between Carthage and Rome was as great as any in antiquity and shaped the future for much of the world. This unit will place that clash in its proper Mediterranean context. It will explore the many simultaneous events of the Third Century, from Portugal to Iraq, showing how smaller communities were drawn into the conflict, and how even the superpowers were dependent on and manipulated by so many supposedly weaker parties. The history will be examined from various viewpoints, from Hellenistic kings and Roman soldiers, to Celtic farmers, small islanders and Carthaginian cavalrymen. The result will be a rich, nuanced and global view of the so-called Punic Wars.
Unit details and rules
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Classics and Ancient History |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 2000 level from Ancient History or 6 credit points at 2000 level from Ancient History and 6 credit points at 2000 level from (History or Archaeology or Philosophy or Ancient Greek or Latin) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate disciplinary expertise in historical and historiographical methods of inquiry and an understanding of the principles of the ancient historian.
- LO2. Demonstrate the ability to effectively use primary evidence in the form of texts, epigraphic and numismatic material, iconography and/or material culture (including architecture and archaeological evidence).
- LO3. Effectively and ethically communicate their knowledge to others and engage in informed and respectful disagreement.
- LO4. Examine complex disciplinary problems and work independently to research and analyse those problems in an innovative way.
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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