CLASS 2689 - [Roman History]

(crosslisted) HIST 2689
(HB) (HA-AS)

Spring. Next Offered: 2019-2020. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Co-meets with CLASS 7689/HIST 7689.

E. Rebillard.

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.