CLAS-1303 The Age of Augustus

An introduction to the age of Augustus (b. 63 B.C.E.), the first Roman emperor, whose reign brought about a transformation of all facets of Roman society, and altered the course of world history in the process. The course will introduce students to the major cultural achievements of the Augustan era, including literary works, art and architecture, and social reforms, and situate these developments in their historical context.