HIST1091

Roman History

A study of the social, political and cultural history of ancient Rome from its foundation by Romulus to the rise of Constantine and late antiquity. The course will focus on the development of Roman social and political institutions, the Roman conquest of the Mediterranean, the evolution of Roman identity, and the rise and spread of Christianity. Emphasis will be on the study of the ancient sources: literary, historiographic, archaeological and epigraphic.

Course overview

Department: History
School: MCAS
Credits: 3

Requirements fulfilled

University Core: History I (All undergraduates)

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Instructors

Kendra J Eshleman
Fall 2026

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Kendra J Eshleman · Stokes Hall 109S MWF 12:00 Noon-12:50PM · Offered