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CLA 336 - Augustus and the Roman Republic


Instructor
Truetzel

After several decades of civil war, Augustus set out to restore the res publica. By the time he died 45 years later, the Roman world had changed into a form of monarchy that lasted for centuries. In this course, we will explore the crisis of the last generation of the Roman Republic before turning to how Augustus transformed Roman politics, society, and culture, including the physical fabric of the city of Rome.

Satisfies the Historical Thought requirement.
Counts as an elective toward the Classical Studies major and the Classical Languages and Literature major.
Counts as a 300-level course and fulfills the pre-modern course in the History major and minor.

Prerequisites & Notes
(Spring 2020.)