Classics 318 - Views on Augustus

Institution:

Mount Holyoke College

Subject:

Description:

Augustus came to power a?er a long period of civil unrest; he restored order and stability and established a peace that would endure for more than two centuries. As Rome's savior and its first emperor, his accomplishments were the subject of biography, history, and even poetry. He is a complex historical figure who eludes simple interpretation. Yet we will try in this course to understand Augustus' character and accomplishments through a variety of sources, including Suetonius, Horace, and Augustus himself. Meets either language requirement or Humanities I-A requirement The department Students who have not completed Latin 222 should consult with the professor; 4 credits

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.mtholyoke.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 538-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.