Fall 2005

AHC 325 • 1- History of Rome: The Republic

Course Description

Covers the period from Rome's foundation through Caesar's murder in 44 B.C. The emphasis placed on the last two centuries of the Republic when problems accumulated and solutions did not. All the factors contributing to the Republic's fall will discussed: political, military, social, economic, religious, etc.. Grading: 2 quizzes (each 25%) requiring essay answers Final exam (50%) requiring essay answers

Texts

M. Cary & H.H. Scullar, A History of Rome (3rd ed.) Plutarch, Fall of the Roman Republic (Penguin) Sallust, Jugarthine War & The Conspiracy of Catiline (Penguin) Optional: Appian, Civil Wars (Penguin)

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