Ancient History
Abingdon School - Oxfordshire
01235521563
Park Road, Abingdon, OX14 1DE
Course summary

In the Lower Sixth, there is a detailed study of the wars (and diplomacy) between Greeks and Persians, and the increasingly fraught relations between the Greek states, culminating in the 30 years of the Peloponnesian War. We study the establishment by Augustus of a military dictatorship and its evolution under the other Julio-Claudian emperors. In the Upper Sixth, we focus on Athens in greater detail, studying the workings of the democracy and the development of Athenian culture during the 5th century BC. While, in Rome we study the late Republic, focusing on the causes for its collapse: the violence, corruption and competition between the various military leaders.

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Greek History (50%) 2 hour 30 minutes written exam Period study (essay + interpretations question): relations between Greek states, and Greek states and non-Greek states from 492-404 BC Depth study (source criticism + essay): Politics and Culture of Athens Paper 2: Roman History (50%) 2 hour 30 minutes written exam Period study (essay + interpretations question): The Julio-Claudian emperors Depth study (source criticism + essay): The breakdown of the Late Republic 88-31 BC

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeBoys
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Boarding Fee£40,650 - £49,800
Sixth Form Fee£24,420
AddressPark Road, Abingdon, OX14 1DE