The Roman Empire From Augustus to The Fall of Rome

Gregory S. Aldrete, The Great Courses

eAudio - 2019

When Octavian, who took the title of Augustus as the first emperor of Rome, defeated Mark Antony to become the sole ruler of the Roman world, it was a major turning point in Western civilization. Not only did his decades-long rule completely transform the old Roman Republic into the Roman Empire, but it also profoundly shaped the culture and history of our world today.The Roman Empire: From Augustus to the Fall of Rome traces this breathtaking history from the empire's foundation to its Golden Age in the 2nd century CE through a series of ever-worsening crises until its ultimate collapse. Taught by Professor Gregory S. Aldrete of the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, these 24 captivating lectures offer you the chance to experience t...his story like never before.You'll examine the major events and familiar figures of the Roman Empire, from Caligula and Nero to Marcus Aurelius and Constantine. You'll also look beyond the famous figures and delve deeply into the lives of ordinary more