EUROPEAN HISTORY SERIES: THE RISE OF EUROPEAN CIVILIZATION-THE ROMAN EMPIRE

EUROPEAN HISTORY SERIES: The Rise of European Civilization - The Roman Empire
SS 306
Format B/C

This course will examine the era of the Romans and how their contributions changed the world.

Topics:
The Etruscans, the rise of Rome
The Roman Republic, the Punic Wars
The Roman Empire, the Caesars
The development of Christianity
The fall of Rome, The Byzantine Empire

Presenter: Rainer Feldt, taught European history at Saddleback College for 16 years and has served as an AP European History grader for the College Board. He lived a total of 9 years in Germany, Switzerland, and Great Britain. Feldt’s graduate thesis was on the Condor Legion’s participation in the Spanish Civil War. He has written articles on the current Greek financial crisis.

Developer: Mel Roth

Fridays September 30; October 7, 28; November 4, 18; 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM