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The City on the Tiber

Begin with a simple question: “How did Rome become so powerful?” This core theme will run through much of this course. Here, Professor Aldrete considers the role of the city’s geography and the republic’s unique political structure, both of which allowed Rome to flourish.

English
  • Originally Aired June 1, 2018
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created August 5, 2021 by
    mellymelsbells
  • Modified June 1, 2023 by
    CalvinBoutts