The Ancient World: Rome

History of Rome from its humble beginnings to the 5th century A.D. First half: Kingship to Republican form; the conquest of Italy; Roman expansion: Pyrrhus, Punic Wars and provinces; classes, courts, and the Roman revolution; Augustus and the formation of empire. Second half: Virgil to the Vandals; major social, economic, political and religious trends at Rome and in the provinces. Emphasis on use of primary sources in translation. Enrollment limited.

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Offered Spring 2025

Catalog Subject Faculty Level HASS Category
21H.007 21L.014

Introduction to Ancient and Medieval Studies

Lecture: M 1-2:30, 66-160
Recitation 1: W 1-2:30, 66-160
Eric Driscoll
Stephanie Frampton
Introductory HASS-H CI-H
21H.237

The City of Athens in the Age of Pericles

TR 2:30-4, 4-144
Eric Driscoll Intermediate HASS-H
21H.240

The World of Charlemagne

TR 9:30-11, E51-385
Eric J. Goldberg Intermediate HASS-H CI-H

Not Offered This Term