HTY 256S - Roman Empire

After setting the background for the empire through a look at the Republic period, course will trace the initial steps toward a new form of government for Rome and continue into the seventh century, when the eastern half of that empire was profoundly changed by its wars with Persia and the loss of some of its territories to new regional powers. Course will cover social, religious, and cultural history along with the political and military developments, and it will examine controversies among scholars about when the Empire ended. GLOBAL CONCENTRATION. Course Typically Offered: Every 3 years.

Prerequisite(s): None.

Credits: 4