CLASS 2689

Roman History

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

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.

Distribution Category (HST-AS) (HA-AG)

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