HIST 054 CM -Bread & Circuses in Ancient Rome

Institution: Claremont McKenna

Description: This course explores various categories of Roman culture that defined both private lives and the public image of society. Topics include wealth, patronage, gender, slavery, violence, and death. By examining a variety of primary sources - histories, poetry, letter, and urban fabric - we shall better appreciate the ways in which private life in ancient Rome was a public performance.

Prerequisite(s): Please check course schedule for requirements.

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