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The Fall of the Roman Republic (FutureLearn)

Offered by Colorado State University,

Explore the last century of the Roman Republic, its collapse and the creation of the Roman Empire. Covering the last century of the Roman Republic, this course will help you to understand the Republic’s collapse and how the emergence of the Roman Empire came about. You will gain an overview of the development of the Republic, as well as exploring significant aspects of Roman society, religion, and governance.

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Major key figures such as The Gracchi, Marius, Sulla, Pompey, and Caesar are covered, showing how each contributed to the eventual fall of the Republic.

What topics will you cover?

Roman Society and the Emergence of Rome
Government of the Republic
The Gracchi
Sulla and Marius
Pompey and Caesar
Octavian the Empire

What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

Interpret ancient texts in translation about the fall of the Roman Republic
Identify the chronological events leading to the development of the Roman Empire
Discuss events surrounding the collapse of the Republic

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