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2009 Course Handbook

AHST250: The Roman Eastern Frontier

This is an in-depth study of Rome's attempts to defend herself against a resurgent Iran in the late third and early fourth centuries AD. Students will have the chance to study both military and diplomatic history of two great empires as well as religious change. Archaeological evidence will be used extensively to help us to reconstruct our knowledge of Roman defensive systems.

Credit Points:4
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: Professor Samuel Lieu, Dr Peter Edwell
Prerequisites:

12cp

Corequisites:

NCCWs:

AHST350

Unit Designations: --
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Ancient History

Timetable Information

For unit timetable information please visit the Timetables@Macquarie Website.

Recent Updates

17 Oct 2008 - EDUC80P

Program title amended