HIST 2689

HIST 2689

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.

This course offers an introduction to the history of the Roman empire, from the prehistoric settlements on the site of Rome to the fall of the Western empire in the fifth century and its revival in the East with Byzantium. Lectures will provide a narrative and interpretations of major issues, including: empire building, cultural unity and diversity, religious transformations, changing relations between state and society. Discussion section will be the opportunity to engage with important texts, ancient and modern, about Rome.

When Offered Spring.

Breadth Requirement (HB)
Distribution Category (HA-AS)

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: CLASS 2689CLASS 7689

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 14949 HIST 2689   LEC 001

  • 14950 HIST 2689   DIS 201

  • 14951 HIST 2689   DIS 202