Ancient Greek History - The Persian wars 490-479 BC
Course code: S12H
The extraordinary and entertaining story of how tiny Athens saved Europe from the aggressive Persian empire – packed full of colourful characters and intriguing tales.
when
From 14 Jan 2025 to 11 Feb 2025Tue 13:00-15:00
5 weeks
- Date
- 14 Jan 2025
- Time
- 13:00 to 15:00
- Date
- 21 Jan 2025
- Time
- 13:00 to 15:00
- Date
- 28 Jan 2025
- Time
- 13:00 to 15:00
- Date
- 04 Feb 2025
- Time
- 13:00 to 15:00
- Date
- 11 Feb 2025
- Time
- 13:00 to 15:00
with Richard Stride
where
Stoke LodgeStoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN
fees
full fee for this course: £80.00, concession fee: £42.00.
who
Description
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The battle of Marathon, the 300 Spartans, Xerxes, the destruction of Athens – it’s all here! This study of what is arguably the most important period in Western history is an extraordinary tale full of intrigue, bravery, and twists and turns. </span></span></span></p>
What can students expect?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">This five-week course runs through the key events of the two invasions of Greece by the Persians, and how the ancient Greeks united (just!) to defeat them. The story comes down to us from the pen of Herodotus whose entertaining narrative provides the detail needed to retell the fascinating and colourful story populated by a range of intriguing characters. If you know nothing of ancient history this is an ideal introduction to the wonderful world of the ancient Greeks, and if you already know the story come and hear it retold and brought to life again.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move to online delivery if necessary.</span></p>
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Late starters allowed?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Yes</span></span></p>
Previous experience required?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">No</span></span></span></span></p>
What is the progression route?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Joining other history at Stoke Lodge. There will also be a course on later Greek history (‘The Successors’).</span></span></span></p>
Are there any extra costs?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">No</span></span></p>
Work set between sessions?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">No</span></span></p>
Teaching method/style?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">I describe my style as ‘informal illustrated lecture’. I am always happy to be interrupted with questions which, hopefully, will lead to interesting digressions. I find that a narrative approach to History is the most accessible for students. History is all about people, and so making them come alive in class is important.</span></span></span></p>
Equipment Required
<p><span style="font-size:16px">Stable internet connection, a PC or tablet if the course moves online.</span></p>
Refunds and cancellations
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If we have to cancel your course your fees will be refunded in full. We are unable to reimburse the cost of materials you may have bought for the course.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you cancel your course booking a week (7 days) or more before the start date we will refund your fees minus an admin charge of 20%.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you cancel with less than a week (7 days) before the start date or after the course has started, we will not be able to refund your fees.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Transfers will incur a fee of 10% and must be requested 7 days or more before the start of a course unless you are transferring to another course because your original course was cancelled.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health.</span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you are due a refund you must contact the office within 3 months of the course to arrange payment as we do not keep card details.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">When attending an online course, it is a learner’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access before the start of a course. Refunds will not be given for technical failure of a learner’s home computer or their internet access.</span></span></span></p>