Classics 136 - History of Rome

This course examines the political and social systems and struggles that marked Rome's growth from a small city-state to a world empire. Through various sources (Roman works in translation and material evidence) we will focus on the development of the republican form of government and its transformation into an empire. We will study also the daily life of the people and the impact of Christianity on the Roman Empire.

Three class hours per week. Friday class sessions will consist of prerecorded lectures uploaded early in the day for asynchronous viewing.   

Students who have taken CLAS 124 (Roman Civilization) in a previous semester are required to email the instructor before enrolling.

Limited to 40 students. Fall semester. Professor Zanker.