The political, social and cultural history of Republican Rome from its legendary origins to the Battle of Actium and its de facto end in 31 BC. The course will focus closely on the factors leading to the Republic's successful rise as uncontested Mediterranean ruler as well as the internal political and social conflicts that brought the Republic crashing down to its ultimate fall. (also offered through Gonzaga in Florence on an intermittent basis.)
Equivalent:
ITAL 363 - OK if taken since Fall 2007