History Of Rome
History of Rome This course is an introductory survey of Roman history, from the emergence of the Republic to the influence of Rome on the western world. In the first half of the course we will study the origins of Rome's rise to dominance, the conquest of the Mediterranean and its effect on Roman society, and the crumbling of political structures under the weight of imperial expansion. In the second half, we will study the empire more broadly, starting with the emperors and moving out to the daily lives of people around the Mediterranean. The course will end with the importance of Rome for the Founding Fathers. We will read from authors including Polybius, Plutarch, Appian, Caesar, Suetonius, Tacitus, Juvenal, and Pliny.
History of Rome This course is an introductory survey of Roman history, from the emergence of the Republic to the influence of Rome on the western world. In the first half of the course we will study the origins of Rome's rise to dominance, the conquest of the Mediterranean and its effect on Roman society, and the crumbling of political structures under the weight of imperial expansion. In the second half, we will study the empire more broadly, starting with the emperors and moving out to the daily lives of people around the Mediterranean. The course will end with the importance of Rome for …Read more
Great course and Chaplin was a fantastic prof. A fair bit of reading and a lot of it is necessary to engage with properly, since the tests and discussions are based on it. The tests are easy provided you put in the study time- she literally tells you everything that will be on it, so if you study properly you will do well. The lectures were fine but the discussions were engaging. I really enjoyed this class.
Great course and Chaplin was a fantastic prof. A fair bit of reading and a lot of it is necessary to engage with properly, since the tests and discussions are based on it. The tests are easy provided you put in the study time- she literally tells you everything that will be on it, so if you study properly you will do well. The lectur …Read more
Great overview of Roman History. Chaplin is an awesome instructor, she knows all there is about Rome. Just make sure that you stay up to date with the readings otherwise the exams will be a bit rough.