HIST 2282 - Warfare in the Ancient and Medieval World

1. Describe and discuss major areas of ancient and medieval Europe and the Middle East, demonstrating historical knowledge and understanding.
2. Critically evaluate factual accuracy, evidentiary sources, strategic options and outcomes, interpretive viewpoints, character issues, and worldview differences.
3. Describe and discuss the cultural and political aspects of various civilizations including Egypt, Assyria, Persia, Greece, Rome; and in Medieval Europe, Great Britain, France, the Holy Roman Empire and Byzantium.
4. Describe and discuss the causes, course, and consequences of the major wars in ancient and medieval Europe and the Middle East.
5. Describe and discuss tactics and strategy for various specific battles during the periods and regions involved in the course.

1. Persian Wars, Peloponnesian War, Alexander’s War of Conquest, Roman Civil Wars, Punic Wars, Crusades, Hundred Years War, and Wars of the Roses
2. Troop, armor, and weapon types for the periods and regions involved
3. War strategies and battle tactics for the period
4. Major generals and political figures for the regions and conflicts discussed
5. War strategies and battle tactics of major generals of the period
6. Castles and fortifications
7. Sieges, including weaponry and its use