Course description

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.

Summer 2024: Ithaca campus

Professor Eric Rebillard
Professor Eric Rebillard
Avalon Foundation Professor In The Humanities
Section ID:HIST 2689 001-LEC
Number:1042
Session:Summer 6-week
Class dates:June 24-August 2, 2024
Final exam/project due:Tuesday August 06, 1:30 PM - 4 PM / TBA (see Final exams)
Time / room:M-F 1 PM - 2:15 PM / Goldwin Smith Hall G64
Mode of instruction:In person
Credit:3
Grade:Student option
Instructor:Rebillard, E. (er97)
Max. enroll:15
Related:Cross-listed with CLASS 2689 001-LEC
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