ANCHIST 355

The Later Roman Empire

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 2012

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Dr Lisa Bailey

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

ANCHIST 355: 15.0 points

Prerequisites

ANCHIST 102 or 103 and 15 points at Stage II in Ancient History, or 30 points at Stage II in Greek or Latin

Restrictions

ANCHIST 255