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Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology advance reading list 2016

Suggested summer reading for Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology students starting in September 2016.

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This is a list of interesting and accessible books, which you might want to have a look at before you start your course.

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The list includes texts from all three of our subject areas. These suggestions are not compulsory in any way and by no means should you try to read too many of the ones from your area(s).

However, if you want have a read of one or two, they will give you a sense of what you will be doing and help when you begin your studies.