Listed in: Classics, as CLAS-135
Jessica M. McCutcheon (Section 01)
This course considers the Roman Empire at its height, tracing the political, social, and religious changes that shaped Rome from the death of Julius Caesar through the Fifth Century CE. We will seek to understand the longevity of this extraordinary empire as well as the roots of its eventual decline. Using literary, historiographical, and archaeological sources, we will see how Rome's once unitary society was challenged and transformed by the diverse cultures and religions of its empire.
Spring semester. Visiting Professor McCutcheon.
Section 01
Tu 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM FAYE 115
Th 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM FAYE 115
This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Author(s) | Comment | Book Store | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Romans: From Village to Empire (2nd Edition) | Oxford, 2012 | Boatwright, Gargola, Lenski and Talbert | Required- students must buy the second, expanded edition $53.95 | Amherst Books | TBD | |
| The Twelve Caesars | Penguin, 2007 | Suetonius (Trans. R. Graves) | Required | Amherst Books | TBD | |
| The Annals: The Reigns of Tiberius, Claudius, and Nero | Oxford, 2008 | Tacitus (Trans. J. C. Yardley) | Required | Amherst Books | TBD |
These books are available locally at Amherst Books.