$90
for 6 classesAncient Military History: Roman Republic in Crisis
Completed by 27 learners
Ages 13-18
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week, 6 weeks
4-18 learners per class
55 min
What's included
6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
There is no official homework, but optional readings may be recommended depending on in-class discussion.Class Experience
In part six of Ancient Military History, the Roman Republic faces its greatest threat of all. From the same grit and determination that forged a superpower, grew the greed and thirst for control that would rot the Republic from the inside. The last century of the Republic saw a string of strong men step up and claim ever more power, eventually enabling people like Julius Caesar and Pompey Magnus to tear Rome apart in a series of civil wars. This five-week class follows the struggles that brought down the Republic. We’ll start with social changes brought about by the lethargy of luxury, leading to opportunities for the most audacious Romans to seize glory. We’ll look at examples of their military exploits in the pursuit of power, and we’ll witness the lengths to which people like Gaius Marius and Julius Caesar will go to obtain it. We’ll see dictators, gladiator revolts, pirates and a lethal thirst for wealth. It’s the end of the Republic and the birth of the Empire. Syllabus: Week 1: Social Change — As wealth flowed into Rome, so did envy and a desire for change. Rising patrician wealth and a growing enslaved population led to a desperate middle class demanding change. In step the demagogues. Week 2: The Jewel in the East — To Roman eyes, Asia sparkled like diamonds and gold, irresistible to any with the means to reach for it. Mithridates, king of Pontus, gave Rome the perfect excuse to make a play for the prize. Week 3: Civil War — The consul embroiled with Mithridates abroad, rival factions back home seize control of the city, plunging the Republic into civil war. Week 4: Budding Rivalries — Prepared with uncanny ability and driven by the promise of power, Pompey Magnus rose to prominence with the surety of a man who has seen his destiny. Along the way he made powerful allies, as well as enemies, and stunned the Roman world and the annals of history with his military prowess. Week 5: Veni Vidi Vici — With the support of a powerful alliance, the first triumvirate, Caesar set his gaze on the celts of Gaul. With cunning political acumen and lightning speed, Caesar tore through the countryside. Woe to those who would stand in his way. Week 6: Alea Iacta Est — On the banks of the Rubicon, Caesar stood in a precarious place, weighing the odds. At the height of his accomplishment, he teetered on the precipice of his doom. Destiny could take him only so far. Now, it was up to fortune. He rolled the dice, and Rome exploded into another civil war. This would be the fight for the future of the Republic.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the events that led to the collapse of the Roman Republic, and the social dynamics that made it inevitable. We’ll start by dissecting the state of Rome as its success on the global stage altered the domestic landscape, allowing for the rise of a few powerful leaders. The middle of the class will trace the concatenation of conflicts that culminated in civl war: Caesar and the people vs Pompey and the senate. Finally, we’ll look at the senate’s response to Caesar’s new order.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
While this is a history class, it is a history of warfare -- and a primitive kind at that. We will maintain an academic perspective, but we will discuss how and why people kill one another. We'll keep it PG.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Secondary Sources:
Beard, Mary. "SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome." Liveright, 2015.
Holland, Tom. "Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic." Doubleday, 2003.
Goldsworthy, Adrian. "Caesar: Life of a Colossus." Yale University Press, 2006.
Primary Sources:
Caesar, Julius. "The Conquest of Gaul." Translated by S. A. Handford. Penguin Classics, 1982.
Plutarch, and Arthur Hugh Clough, editor. "Plutarch: Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans (Complete and Unabridged)." Benediction Classics, 2015.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from George Washington University
Hello! Language nerd, history buff, culture geek -- whatever you call it, that's me! I'm obsessed with how people connect and what brings us together. I examine history, literature, language, travel, food and everything human, looking for the personal stories hidden between the lines and the social narratives lurking in the broader context. I love it, and I can't wait to share it with you.
A sample of the kinds of classes I teach:
D&D Adventures
Ancient History
Star Wars
Introductory Spanish
Spanish for Travelers
Speech Writing & Public Speaking
I am a former public relations professional with a masters in PR and bachelor's degrees in Spanish and theatre. In Washington, DC I honed my writing craft while working in think tanks to lead congressional relations teams, polling research programs and bilingual outreach initiatives. I did a little speech writing too. While earning BAs in Spanish, Portuguese and Theatre at the University of Texas, I pursued myriad interdisciplinary interests, minoring in French, Astronomy and History. Currently I have a niche interest and expertise in Classical Antiquity, particularly the geopolitical and military history of Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome. This has guided my current course of study and inspired the majority of classes I teach on Outschool.
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