CLAS 206 History of Ancient Rome
Surveys the history of Rome and its empire from the foundation of the city in the eighth century BC to its breakup into successor states in the fifth, sixth, and seventh centuries AD. Focuses on economic, cultural, and political themes, with special attention to geography, archaeology, and cultural exchange. Readings consist of primary and secondary sources, with emphasis on critical interpretation. This is a Liberal Arts curriculum course in History. It treats the Enduring Question: The Human Condition from the perspective of long term change in Roman history by examining the shift from res publica to empire, the integration of micro-regional economies into a global trading system, and the transformation of religion from the local to the universal.
Cross Listed Courses
CLAS 206,
CLAS 206R,
HIST 206,