The Roman Empire

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Description: This empire provides a historical survey of the Roman Empire from the middle of the 1st century BCE through the middle of the 5th century CE. This course covers a range of interrelated themes and issues that shaped the everyday lives of Romans, including the importance of social hierarchies within and across civil affairs and family life; the various political structures and forms of governance within the empire; the dimensions of military life, conquests and expansion; economic realities; work and leisure; and various cultural aspects including the roles of religion and philosophy.