2009 Course Handbook
AHST103: Rome: From Republic to Empire
This unit examines Roman history from 168 BC (the destruction of the ancient Macedonian kingdom) to the dictatorship of Sulla. The unit concentrates upon the second century crisis. Political and social institutions are examined together with the effect on these of Rome's domination of the Mediterranean. The main questions raised are how and why chronic instability, conflict and violence arose, leading to civil war and the establishment of military autocracy.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: |
D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year (On Campus session: No session) |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Peter Keegan |
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| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Ancient History |
Timetable Information
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