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Byzantium: East and West - AHIS323
This unit comprises the study of Byzantine history from Justinian in the sixth century to Alexios Komnenos in the twelfth century. It focuses on the continuity/discontinuity of the classical tradition, and on contacts between the Byzantines and the Arabs (East), Medieval Europe (West), and the Silk Road (East). Major themes include: the Eastern Orthodox tradition; historiography; art and architecture; philosophy; humanism; monasticism; iconoclasm; and the role of women in society.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day S2 External - Session 2, External |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Ken Parry |
| Prerequisites: |
39cp or (6cp in AHIS or AHST units at 200 level) |
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| NCCW(s): | AHIS222, AHIS223, AHIS322, AHST235, AHST335 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Ancient History Faculty of Arts |
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