Module #1 Introduction to Ancient Warfare Overview of warfare in ancient civilizations, importance of studying ancient warfare, and course objectives.
Module #2 The Mesopotamians:Warfare in the Cradle of Civilization Warfare in ancient Mesopotamia, including the Sumerians, Akkadians, and Babylonians.
Module #3 Ancient Egyptian Warfare Warfare in ancient Egypt, including pharaonic armies, chariots, and battles.
Module #4 The Bronze Age Collapse and the Rise of New Powers The Bronze Age collapse, the Sea Peoples, and the rise of new powers in the ancient Near East.
Module #5 The Hoplites of Ancient Greece The development of hoplite warfare in ancient Greece, including the phalanx and Greek city-states.
Module #6 The Persian Wars The conflicts between ancient Greece and the Persian Empire, including the battles of Marathon and Thermopylae.
Module #7 Alexander the Great and the Macedonian Empire The conquests of Alexander the Great and the warfare of the Macedonian Empire.
Module #8 The Roman Republic and the Punic Wars The Roman Republics early wars, including the Punic Wars against Carthage.
Module #9 Roman Imperial Warfare The Roman Empires military machine, including legionaries, fortifications, and conquests.
Module #10 Ancient Chinese Warfare Warfare in ancient China, including the Shang, Qin, and Han dynasties.
Module #11 The Art of War:Ancient Military Strategy The principles of ancient military strategy, including the works of Sun Tzu and Clausewitz.
Module #12 Warfare in the Americas Warfare in pre-Columbian America, including the Aztecs, Mayans, and Incas.
Module #13 Ancient Indian Warfare Warfare in ancient India, including the Vedic period and the Mauryan Empire.
Module #14 Warfare in Ancient Africa Warfare in ancient Africa, including the Nubians, Egyptians, and kingdoms of West Africa.
Module #15 Naval Warfare in the Ancient World The development of naval warfare in the ancient world, including triremes and warships.
Module #16 Siege Warfare in the Ancient World The art of siege warfare in the ancient world, including siege engines and fortifications.
Module #17 Mercenaries and Auxiliaries in Ancient Warfare The role of mercenaries and auxiliaries in ancient warfare, including the Immortals and the Numidian cavalry.
Module #18 War and Society in Ancient Civilizations The impact of warfare on ancient societies, including the role of women and slavery.
Module #19 The Archaeology of Ancient Warfare The archaeological evidence for ancient warfare, including fortifications, weapons, and battlefields.
Module #20 Myths and Legends of Ancient Warfare The mythological and legendary accounts of ancient warfare, including heroes and monsters.
Module #21 Warfare and the Environment The environmental impact of warfare in ancient civilizations, including deforestation and pollution.
Module #22 The Ethics of Ancient Warfare The moral and ethical considerations of warfare in ancient civilizations, including just war theory.
Module #23 The Legacy of Ancient Warfare The lasting impact of ancient warfare on modern military thought and practices.
Module #24 Case Study:The Battle of Gaugamela An in-depth analysis of the Battle of Gaugamela, including strategies and tactics.
Module #25 Case Study:The Battle of Cannae An in-depth analysis of the Battle of Cannae, including strategies and tactics.
Module #26 Case Study:The Siege of Masada An in-depth analysis of the Siege of Masada, including strategies and tactics.
Module #27 Warfare in Ancient Literature The depiction of warfare in ancient literature, including the Iliad and the Aeneid.
Module #28 Warfare in Ancient Art and Architecture The depiction of warfare in ancient art and architecture, including monuments and sculptures.
Module #29 Comparative Analysis of Ancient Warfare A comparative analysis of warfare in different ancient civilizations, including similarities and differences.
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Warfare in Ancient Civilizations career
