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lec #TOPICSKEY DATES
1Introduction
2Foundation Myths
3Monarchy to Republic
4Social Conflict in the Early Republic
5Discussion 1: Livy's Early Rome
6The Roman Constitution I
7Rome's Republican Empire (4th to 2nd c.)
8Discussion 2: Roman Imperialism
9Consequences of Empire I: The ÉlitesPaper #1 due
10Discussion 3: Administration and Exploitation of the Provinces
11Consequences of Empire II: Arming and Farming (Gracchi to Marius)
12The Constitution II: Popular Politics and Sulla's Response
13Discussion 4: Sulla's Dictatorship
14Pompey and the Special Command
15Dictatorship: Julius Caesar
16Discussion 5: The Emergence of Monarchy
17The Constitution III: Augustus and the Principate
18The Hearts and Minds of Augustan Rome
19Discussion 6: Views of Augustus
20The Emperor and the ÉlitesPaper #2 due
21The Emperor and the Plebs
22Discussion 7: Views of Nero
23High Politics from the Julio-Claudians to the Flavians
24High Politics from Vespasian to Commodus
25Discussion 8: Apuleius
26The Roman Army
27Daily Life in Imperial Rome
28Discussion 9: Roman Religion and the Imperial Cult
29The Mediterranean Economy
30Discussion 10: Roman Slavery
31Third Century CrisisRevision of paper #1 or #2 due
32Recovery: Diocletian and Constantine
33Discussion 11: MFA Roman Gallery (Optional)
34Economic Distress and Recovery
35The Impact of ChristianityPaper #3 due
36Discussion 12: Christian Persecution from Nero to Diocletian
37Fall of Rome and Birth of Byzantium
38Ending Roman History

 








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