Conflict

The basic ideas surrounding conflict in the ancient world.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CONFLICT

"THE SHORTEST HISTORY OF EUROPE" BY JOHN HIRST
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HISTORY IS NOT THE STORY OF GREAT MEN

HISTORY CAN BE APPROACHED FROM ... 6 POINTS OF VIEW

  • Conquest and Invasion
  • Greek Democracy
  • Medieval Governance
  • Emperors and Popes
  • Languages
  • Common People

WHY WAS THERE A CONFLICT?

THE KEY QUESTION
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CONFLICT IN THE ANCIENT WORLD

AROSE OVER THESE ISSUES
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MORE LAND TO FARM

THE NEED FOR CERTAIN GOODS

DESIRE FOR POWER

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POLITICAL AND RELIGIOUS DIFFERENCES

We need to study ...
Causes
Nature and conduct
Response to outcomes

LIVY

"LOST AND HIDDEN THINGS ARE SAFE."
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JOSEPHUS

"HISTORIANS ARE FORGERS."
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Causes
Nature and conduct
Response to outcomes