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From Alexander to Augustus: Leadership in the Ancient World

When you'll study it
Semester 2
CATS points
30
ECTS points
15
Level
Level 4
Module lead
Joe Grimwade
Academic year
2025-26

Module overview

Alexander, Sulla, Julius Caesar and Augustus are names which epitomise leadership and authority both in the ancient world and in more recent periods of history. In this module, you will look at the political systems under which they emerged as leaders, and how they transformed the worlds they lived in. Through these we will address the questions of what makes a successful leader, and how political systems might be manipulated.