Classical Studies (CLAS) - War and Society in Ancient Rome

CLAS 2407  War and Society in Ancient Rome

Antirequisites:

CLAS 2405

Hours:

Three hours of lecture per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

This course will examine the causes of organized violence and the evolution of warfare in ancient Rome from the eighth century BCE to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire. Organization, strategy, tactics, and technology will be studied, however, special attention will be paid to the social, cultural, economic and political consequences of Roman warfare and imperial expansion.