Roman History IV

Service Description

The Principate established by Augustus is subsequently given its personal stamp by a colorful array of Emperors that follow in Augustus’ long institutional shadow. We study the Julio-Claudians, their downfall with the suicide of Nero in June 68 CE, Vespasian, Trajan, Hadrian, Marcus Aurelius, culminating with the Severin Dynasty. This course gives great emphasis to the primary sources such as Tacitus, Dio Cassius, and others.