ANCHIST 355

The Later Roman Empire

Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for ANCHIST 355.

Description

A study of the Roman Empire between the Third and Sixth Centuries CE. Topics covered include the social, economic and political crises of the period, encounters and struggles between Romans and barbarians, the conflict between Paganism and Christianity and the emergence of the barbarian kingdoms in the West and the Byzantine Empire in the East.

Availability 2017

Not taught in 2017

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Associate Professor Lisa Bailey

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

ANCHIST 355: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points Stage II in Ancient History or Classical Studies or 30pts at Stage II in Greek or Latin

Restrictions

ANCHIST 255