Listed in: Classics, as CLAS-124
Formerly listed as: CLAS-24
Andreas T. Zanker (Section 01)
A study of Roman civilization from its origins to the Empire, with emphasis on major Roman writers. The material will be interpreted in the light of Roman influence upon later Western civilization. The reading will be almost entirely from Latin literature, but no knowledge of the ancient language is required. Three class hours per week.
Limited to 50 students. Spring semester. Professor Zanker.
Section 01
Tu 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM CHAP 201
Th 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM CHAP 201
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Rome: A New History | Thames & Hudson; Second Edition edition (January 7, 2014) | Potter, David | Required | Amherst Books | TBD | |
| On the Nature of the Universe | Oxford World's Classics | Lucretius. Melville, R (Tr.) | Required | Amherst Books | TBD | |
| Catiline's War, the Jugurthine War, Histories | Penguin Classics; Revised edition (February 26, 2008) | Sallust. Woodman, A.J. (Ed.,Tr.) | Required | Amherst Books | TBD |
These books are available locally at Amherst Books.