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Introduction |
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Foundation Myths |
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Monarchy to Republic |
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Social Conflict in the Early Republic |
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Discussion 1: Livy's Early Rome |
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The Roman Constitution I |
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Rome's Republican Empire (4th to 2nd c.) |
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Discussion 2: Roman Imperialism |
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Consequences of Empire I: The Élites |
Paper #1 due |
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Discussion 3: Administration and Exploitation of the Provinces |
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Consequences of Empire II: Arming and Farming (Gracchi to Marius) |
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The Constitution II: Popular Politics and Sulla's Response |
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Discussion 4: Sulla's Dictatorship |
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Pompey and the Special Command |
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Dictatorship: Julius Caesar |
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Discussion 5: The Emergence of Monarchy |
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The Constitution III: Augustus and the Principate |
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The Hearts and Minds of Augustan Rome |
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Discussion 6: Views of Augustus |
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The Emperor and the Élites |
Paper #2 due |
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The Emperor and the Plebs |
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Discussion 7: Views of Nero |
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High Politics from the Julio-Claudians to the Flavians |
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High Politics from Vespasian to Commodus |
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Discussion 8: Apuleius |
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The Roman Army |
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Daily Life in Imperial Rome |
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Discussion 9: Roman Religion and the Imperial Cult |
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The Mediterranean Economy |
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Discussion 10: Roman Slavery |
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Third Century Crisis |
Revision of paper #1 or #2 due |
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Recovery: Diocletian and Constantine |
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Discussion 11: MFA Roman Gallery (Optional) |
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Economic Distress and Recovery |
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The Impact of Christianity |
Paper #3 due |
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Discussion 12: Christian Persecution from Nero to Diocletian |
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Fall of Rome and Birth of Byzantium |
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Ending Roman History |
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