The Histories of Tacitus
This course focuses on the historical writings of Tacitus and the historical, intellectual, literary, and cultural contexts of their production. It considers Tacitus's place in the Roman historiographical tradition and the relationship of his work to the Roman imperial administration and socio-political systems of power.
Outcomes: Students should demonstrate detailed understanding of Tacitus, his texts, and contexts; They should engage critically with scholarship relating to Tacitus, his project, and his world.
Outcomes: Students should demonstrate detailed understanding of Tacitus, his texts, and contexts; They should engage critically with scholarship relating to Tacitus, his project, and his world.