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HIST 1091 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
Level
Both
Offered
Every Fall

Catalog details

Satisfies core
History I

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Requirements fulfilled

  • University Core: History I (All undergraduates)

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Instructors

Sections

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