Economic and social history of the ancient world (m) (2009/2010)

Learning outcomes

knowledge of the main topics of Roman history

Previous studies: knowledge of ancient history at school level.

Subject of the course: Ideology and politics of Augustus and the Julio-Claudian dynasty

Texts to be read:
F. Cenerini, Dive e donne. Mogli, madri, figlie e sorelle degli imperatori romani, Angelini editore, Imola (Bologna), 2009
Svetonius, Life of Augustus (an edition with commentary);
Res gestae divi Augusti;
the passages and the inscriptions that will be studied during the course
P.Zanker, Augusto e il potere delle immagini, Bari, Laterza 1989
F. Cenerini, Dive e donne. Mogli, madri, figlie e sorelle degli imperatori romani, Imola (Bologna), Angelini editore 2009
An historical atlas is recommended.

Didactic method: normal lessons will be held, the discussed passages will be given (also in translation) to the students

oral exam