Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam
Course Title:
Ancient History II
Course Number:
L_GOBAGES103
Course Description:
In Ancient History 2, we deal with the history of Rome. We will begin with the origins of Rome as a major city state in central Italy, initially ruled by kings, but a Republic since the late sixth century BCE. We study the internal developments in the Early Republic (fifth to third centuries BCE), especially the so-called Struggle of the Orders (Patricians and Plebeians), resulting in a compromise and a curious oligarchic constitutional system. We will see how Rome, from the fourth century BCE onwards, first became the ruling power of Italy, subsequently to conquer the Mediterranean in a series of wars against Carthage and the kingdoms founded by the successors of Alexander the Great. We will also see that Roman expansion had devastating effects on internal stability.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
Pending For Approval
Attachment Files:
Studyguide (24)_1.pdf
