Classics 373
Ancient History: Rome
Full course for one semester. This course will examine the
development of the Roman Empire from 264 BC to 14 CE, focusing on
Rome’s rapid transformation into the leading power in the
Mediterranean and the political, social, economic and cultural
changes that this extended period of growth produced in Roman
society. Topics include the nature of Roman imperialism, Roman
reception of Greek literature and culture, the growth of slavery
and consequent slave wars, class struggle and the relations of mass
and elites in the Roman Republic, the rise of violence in Roman
politics, the changing face of the Roman family, and the creation
of the principate under the guidance of Augustus, Rome’s first
emperor. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or consent of the
instructor. Lecture-conference. Cross-listed as History 393. Not
offered 2005-06.
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