HIST 4216 - Rome’s Eastward Expansion: From the Punic Wars to the Jewish Wars

3 hours

The expansion of Rome’s sphere of influence to the east brought it into open conflict with Greek empires, the Parthian Empire (in Mesopotamia), and Judaea (an independent Jewish kingdom that became a Roman province). These military contests represented different challenges for Roman armies – heavy infantry armies in Greece and Asia Minor, swift cavalry armies in Mesopotamia, and guerrilla forces in Judea. Analysis of Rome’s successes and failures in the field reveals the secret of Roman military prowess.

Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
Academic (AF) per hour: $11.10