HIST 2689

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HIST 2689

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

This course offers an introduction to the history of the Roman empire, from the prehistoric settlements on the site of Rome to the fall of the Western empire in the fifth century and its revival in the East with Byzantium. Lectures will provide a narrative and interpretations of major issues, including: empire building, cultural unity and diversity, religious transformations, changing relations between state and society. Discussion section will be the opportunity to engage with important texts, ancient and modern, about Rome.

When Offered Spring.

Breadth Requirement (HB)
Distribution Category (HA-AS, HST-AS)
Course Subfield (HPE, HNU)

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: CLASS 2689

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6276 HIST 2689   LEC 001

    • MW White Hall 106
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Rebillard, E

  •  6277 HIST 2689   DIS 201

    • F Uris Hall G24
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Rebillard, E

  •  6278 HIST 2689   DIS 202

    • F Uris Hall G20
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Rebillard, E