HIST 357 - Late Antiquity and the Byzantine Empire

Institution:

William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Description:

This course begins with an examination of the Roman Empire between the reigns of Diocletian and Justinian, including late Roman history and culture, the rise of Christianity, and the disintegration of the Empire in the west. The remainder of the course follows the tumultuous history of the Byzantine Empire from Justinian's death to the fall of Constantinople; in addition to the evolution of Byzantine state, society, culture, and religion, emphasis will be placed upon interaction between the Byzantine Empire and neighboring peoples. Prerequisite: HIST 101

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wpunj.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 720-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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