CLAS 111 Lecture 1: Introduction to CLAS 111
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Rome extends power among the other towns and peoples in italy, then overseas. Late republic: 133 bc -27 bc marked by internal turmoil. Ad 476 is end of western roman empire: eastern empire based in constantinople. Ad 610 seen as end of roman state: emperor heraclius reestablished greek as official language. Ad: anno domini = in the year of our lord . Sixth century bc = 599 to 500 bc. First century bc = 99 bc to 1 bc. First century ad = ad 1 to ad 99 (there is no year 0. ) Abbreviation: c. or ca. for circa = approximately : 500 bc means around 500 bc. Three major periods of roman history: quick overview. Traditional date of founding of rome by romulus and remus is 753 bc. Traditional date means ancient, not verifiable; in other words, the best we can do. The people and events of this period are clouded in legend.
