HTY 402 - Roman History

The rise of ancient Rome from a small Italian town to mistress of the Mediterranean. Problems of excessive greatness including failure of a city-state republic to rule a vast empire and triumph of Caesarism. Covers the establishment of the “Roman Peace” under the emperors, “Christianization” and problem of the “Decline of Rome”.

Prerequisites: Three credits in History or instructor permission.

Course Typically Offered: Spring

Credits: 3