The History of the Roman Empire
Classics · 3 hrs Lecture
Offering schedule: contact department
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No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where CLAS-2304 counts
Counts toward 1 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
- CLAS HONOURS BA IN CLASSICS
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Description
This course considers the history of the Roman Empire from the end of the Roman Republic through to the reign of Constantine. Lectures trace the major cultural, military, and societal events of the first three centuries of the Empire. Particular emphasis is placed upon the expansion of Rome's power throughout the Mediterranean, Europe, and the Near East, the forces, individuals, and events that affect the Empire during the period 30 BCE-c.312 CE, and the problems that attended these changes.
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and CLAS-2096 | HIST-2096 | HIST-2097.
Cross-listed
HIST-2097(3).
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.