W.J. McCoy

Retired Professor
M.A. Brown University, 1964
M.A. Yale University, 1966
Ph.D. Yale University, 1970

Research Interests

Sixth-fourth centuries B.C. Greek political, constitutional, military, and cultural history (through Alexander); special emphasis on the events and personalities in Athens during the last decade of the Peloponnesian War. Publications include several articles in the American Journal of Philology and in various collections of essays.

Teaching methods employ computer and multi-media technology in master classroom settings.

Professor McCoy is also the Director of the UNC Summer School Abroad in Greece.

Contact

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Department of History
CB #3195, Hamilton Hall
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3195
wjmccoy@unc.edu