How to Run an Ancient Empire credit:

3 Hours

This course surveys the ancient empires of the Romans, Han, Macedonians, Persians, and Assyrians. It offers a cross-comparative approach to show how each handled internal and external pressures over time, from their formation to their fall, and what life was like for imperial subjects. Topics covered include art, architecture, economics, literature, religion, law, society, and technologies, as well as the influence of ancient empires on modern imperialism.