OCR Ancient History AS and A Level Component 1

Greece

Charlie Cottam, David L. S. Hodgkinson, Steve Matthews, Lucy R. Nicholas, James Renshaw

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Year: 2017
• Print ISBN:
  9781350015234
• Edition: 1
• eBook ISBN:
  9781350015241
• Topic: History
• Subtopic: Ancient History
• Index: History

This textbook is endorsed by OCR and supports the specification for AS and A-Level Ancient History (first teaching September 2017). It covers the whole of Component 1, both the compulsory Period Study and the three optional Depth Studies:

Period Study: Relations between Greek states and between Greek and non-Greek states, 492–404 BC by Steve Matthews and James Renshaw
Depth Study: The Politics and Society of Sparta, 478–404 BC by Charlie Cottam
Depth Study: The Politics and Culture of Athens c. 460–399 BC by David L. S. Hodgkinson and James Renshaw
Depth Study: The Rise of Macedon, 359–323 BC by Lucy Nicholas

How and why did a small group of city states defy the might of the Persian Empire? Why did the same city states subsequently descend into 60 years of conflict among themselves? Were Sparta and Athens very different? How did Alexander later redefine the Greek world?

These are the sort of questions that you are required to consider for A-Level Ancient History. This book investigates how the birth of democracy and the defeat of Persia allowed a flourish of political and philosophical thought that subsequently defined western civilisation. It further explores the contrasts between Spartan and Athenian culture.

The ideal preparation for the final examinations, all content is presented by experts and experienced teachers in a clear and accessible narrative. Ancient literary and visual sources are described and analysed, with supporting images. Helpful student features include study questions, further reading, and boxes focusing in on key people, events and terms. Practice questions and exam guidance prepare students for assessment.

A Companion Website is available at www.bloomsbury.com/ anc-hist-as-a-level.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Series
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Introduction
• How to Use this Book
• PART 1 PERIOD STUDY: RELATIONS BETWEEN GREEK STATES AND BETWEEN GREEK AND NON-GREEK STATES, 492–404 BC
• Introduction to Relations between Greek States and between Greek and Non-Greek States, 492–404 BC
• 1.1 The Challenge of the Persian Empire, 492–479 BC
• 1.2 Greece in Conflict, 479–446 BC
• 1.3 Peace and Conflict, 446–431 BC
• 1.4 The Archidamian War, 431–420 BC
• 1.5 The End of the Peloponnesian War and its Aftermath, 419–404 BC
• PART 2 DEPTH STUDIES
• Introduction to the Depth Study Options
• DEPTH STUDY 1: THE POLITICS AND SOCIETY OF SPARTA, 478–404 BC
• Introduction to the Politics and Society of Sparta, 478–404 BC
• 2.1 Education and Values in Sparta
• 2.2 The Social Structure of Sparta
• 2.3 The Political Structure of Sparta
• 2.4 The Spartan Military Culture and its Importance in the Society and Politics of Sparta
• 2.5 Other States’ Views of Sparta and the Effect of the Spartan System on its Policy
• DEPTH STUDY 2: THE POLITICS AND CULTURE OF ATHENS, c. 460–399 BC
• Introduction to the Politics and Culture of Athens, c. 460–399 BC
• 3.1 Athenian Political and Social Culture
• 3.2 The Influence of New Thinking and Ideas on Athenian Society
• 3.3 Art and Architecture and their Significance in the Culture of Athens
• 3.4 Drama and Dramatic Festivals and their Significance in the Culture of Athens
• 3.5 Religion and its Significance in the Culture of Athens
• DEPTH STUDY 3: THE RISE OF MACEDON, 359–323 BC
• Introduction to the Rise of Macedon, 359–323 BC
• 4.1 The Growth in Macedonian Power and the Role of Philip in that Process
• 4.2 The Major Events of Alexander’s Career and their Significance
• 4.3 Change and Continuity in the Aims of Philip and Alexander
• 4.4 The Character and Beliefs of Philip and Alexander
• 4.5 The Relationships between the Monarchs and Others, including the Army and Greek and Conquered States
• What to Expect in the AS Level Exam for the Greek Period Study
• What to Expect in the A Level Exam
• Glossary
• Sources of Illustrations
• Sources of Quotations
• Index