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HIST 3520  HISTORY OF ROMAN EMPIRE (3 credits)

This course examines the Roman Empire (30 BC to AD 476), also known as the Principate, with the class's main focus on its first three centuries. The course covers the rise of the Imperial government, its development, and the challenges it faced in the reigns of different emperors. Included will be discussion of Rome's relationship with neighboring kingdoms, with the peoples in its own provinces, and with religious minority groups such as the Jews and Christians.

Prerequisite(s): Junior status or permission of instructor. Students must have written permission from the course instructor to apply the course to the requirements of the Ancient Mediterranean Studies Minor.