History of Rome

Spring 2012

History of Rome

Listed in: Classics, as CLAS-333

Formerly listed as: CLAS-33

Faculty

Brigitte A. Libby (Section 01)

Description

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.

Spring semester.  Visiting Professor Libby.

Course times and locations

CLAS 333 - L/D

Section 01
M 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM FAYE 115
W 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM FAYE 115
F 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM FAYE 115

Textbooks

Below are the textbooks used in this course, along with pricing information and availability at local bookstores. The price range shown is based upon queries to multiple online booksellers; click on the the price field to see detailed pricing information.

ISBN	Title	Publisher	Author(s)	Comment	Book Store	Price
978-0140441581	Plutarch: Makers of Rome	Penguin Classics	Plutarch, tr. Scott-Kilvert	required + deskcopy	Amherst Books	TBD
978-0140443622	Polybius: Rise of the Roman Empire	Penguin Classics	Polybius, tr. Scott-Kilvert	required + deskcopy	Amherst Books	TBD
978-0140448092	Livy: Early History of Rome	Penguin Classics	Livy, tr. Selincourt	required + deskcopy	Amherst Books	TBD
978-0140449341	Plutarch: Fall of the Roman Republic	Penguin Classics	Plutarch,Robin Seager	required + deskcopy	Amherst Books	TBD
978-0140455168	Suetonius: Twelve Caesars	Penguin Classics	Suetonius, tr. Graves	required + deskcopy	Amherst Books	TBD
978-0205695263	History of the Roman People	Prentice Hall, 5th ed.	Ward, Heichelheim, Yeo	required + deskcopy	Amherst Books	TBD

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.

Offerings

2022-23: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Spring 2010, Spring 2012