CLASS 2682

History of Rome II

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2016-2017 Catalog.

This course will examine the history of the Roman Empire from the beginnings of monarchy at Rome in the first century BCE to the fall of the Western Empire in the fifth century (476 CE). We will consider the creation and development of the imperial regime; explore military, social, and religious challenges to the hegemony of the Roman state; discuss the unity and diversity of Roman imperial culture; and try to understand the transformations of Roman society and culture down to the middle of the fifth century CE. Open to all, no prior knowledge needed

Permission Note Open to first-year students.

Distribution Category (HA-AS)

When Offered Fall.

Breadth Requirement (HB)

Comments CLASS 2681 is not a prerequisite for CLASS 2682.

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