Roman Republic and Empire.

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This course explores in detail the history of Rome from the foundation of the city in the ninth century B.C.E. through the fall of the western part of the Roman Empire in 476 C.E. Topics discussed include Roman Republican institutions, imperial expansion, the creation of the Roman Empire, the foundation and development of Christianity, and the lasting influence of Rome on European politics and culture. Prerequisite: any general education history survey or consent of the instructor. EU.