The Roman Empire is commonly regarded as at its height in the first and second centuries AD. This was the important period spanned by the first three dynasties: the Julio-Claudians, Flavians and Antonines. For the first of these the focus of attention is Rome and the establishment of the Principate. Imperial politics and government, and the personalities of the rulers dominate. <br/><br/>With the Flavians (Vespasian, then his sons Titus and Domitian: AD 69–96) and their immediate successors (Nerva and Trajan: AD 96–117) the philosophy of the Principate is worked out and the character and development of the Roman World beyond Rome and Italy comes more fully into view. Though not an... -- Course Website
Instructor: Winthrop Professor David L. Kennedy
Prerequisites: any Level 2 CLAN unit