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OCR Classical Civilisation A Level Components 31 and 34

Greek Religion and Democracy and the Athenians
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OCR Classical Civilisation A Level Components 31 and 34 is an endorsed textbook tailored for OCR A-Level Classical Civilisation students, covering Greek Religion and Democracy and the Athenians. It addresses key questions about the significance of worship in ancient Greek life, the nature of religious belief, and the invention and workings of Athenian democracy. The book explores major religious sites like Delphi and Olympia and presents a thorough analysis of Athenian democracy, including ancient perspectives on its strengths and weaknesses.

Written by experts and experienced teachers, this clear and accessible resource includes literary and visual ancient sources alongside modern scholarship. It features study questions, scholarly quotations, key term boxes, further reading, practice questions, and exam guidance to support thorough exam preparation. A companion website provides additional resources to enhance learning.
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This textbook is ideal for A-Level students studying OCR Classical Civilisation, particularly those focusing on Components 31 and 34. It benefits learners seeking a comprehensive understanding of Greek religion and Athenian democracy, supported by expert insights and exam preparation materials. Teachers and tutors in classical studies may also find it a valuable educational resource.

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This textbook is endorsed by OCR and supports the specification for A-Level Classical Civilisation (first teaching September 2017). It covers Components 31 and 34 from the Beliefs and Ideas Component Group:

Greek Religion by Athina Mitropoulos and Julietta Steinhauer
Democracy and the Athenians by Tim Morrison and James Renshaw

Why was worshipping the gods so important to ancient Greek life? To what extent did Greeks question religious belief? How and why did the Athenians invent democracy? How does Athenian democracy compare with democracy today?

Drawing on modern scholarship and using a wide variety of illustrations, this book guides A-Level students to a greater understanding of these issues. It explores the fundamental features of Greek religion, as well as its major centres such as Delphi and Olympia. It then moves on to analyse the development and workings of Athenian democracy, as well as reflecting on ancient critiques of it, both celebratory and critical.

The ideal preparation for the final examinations, all content is presented by experts and experienced teachers in a clear and accessible narrative. Ancient literary and visual sources are described and analysed, with supporting images. Helpful student features include study questions, quotations from contemporary scholars, further reading, and boxes focusing on key people, events and terms. Practice questions and exam guidance prepare students for assessment.

A Companion Website is available at www.bloomsbury.com/class-civ-as-a-level.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350020993

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 July 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 208.0mm

Height: 268.0mm

Weight: 511g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Athina Mitropoulos is Head of Classics at Queen's Gate School, London, UK.

Tim Morrison is Head of Classics at Oundle School, UK.

James Renshaw teaches Classics at Godolphin and Latymer School, UK. His books include In Search of the Greeks (2nd edn, Bloomsbury, 2015) and In Search of the Romans (Bloomsbury, 2012) and he is General Editor of the suite of books for OCR Classical Civilisation and Ancient History (Bloomsbury, 2017).

Julietta Steinhauer is Teaching Fellow in Hellenistic History at University College London, UK. She previously taught Classical Civilisation at Cranleigh School, UK.

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