HIST 3510 - Ancient Rome (WI)

How did Rome grow from a loose gang of shepherds, exiles, and criminals to an empire of 65 million people stretching from Britain to Egypt? How and why did it then fall into ruins? Topics include Roman history, society, culture, economics, religions, and impact on Western civilization. We also discuss the origins of the republic form of government, explorations of military strategy, imperialism, slavery, and public entertainment. The focus is on original primary sources, including visual and archaeological evidence. This course also teaches general historical methodologies and techniques.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: The course requires varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.