CLST 103 Lecture 12: CLST 103 Roman Civilization Lecture Notes Weeks 1 - 12
6 Dec 2017
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Introduction to the roman side of greco-roman civilization. Classic definition belong to greek and latin antiquity. Grand tour after finish education go on a tour of cities in europe and see the ruins. Cities started to preserve their ruins, so people on the grand tour can see them. Why does society value ancient greek and roman civilizations. Greco-roman culture considered to be the roots of western culture. Dark ages/middle ages renaissance rebirth of culture lost in the dark ages. Expansion is a slow process at beginning many phases. Regal period rome is ruled by kings -753-509 bc. Republican period governed by elected citizens 509-31 bc. Imperial period 31 bc 5/6thh c ad in the west 15th century in the east ruled by an emperor. Rome in area of latium, people speak latin in latium. 7 hills of rome more than 7, not certain which are the specific 7. Location was good for agriculture water for crops, soil good.
