Programme

This module will provide an interpretation of the crisis of the Roman Republic. Students will read some of the major ancient sources relating to this period (Plutarch, Sallustius and so on). They will be introduced to the figure of Mario and the way in which he came into conflict with Lucio Cornelio Silla, a Roman "warlord", who after victories in the East eventually marched on Rome in 82 and assumed the office of dictator.

Core Documentation

G.Geraci-A. Marcone- Storia Romana (editio maior), Le Monnier Università, Mondadori Education, Milano 2017.
G.Geraci-A. Marcone- Fonti per la storia romana, Le Monnier Università, Mondadori Education, Milano 2019.
Plutarco-Vita di Mario (qualsiasi edizione)
F. Santangelo- Gaio Mario, Jouvence Milano 2021.

Type of delivery of the course

Lectures and seminars

Type of evaluation

5 open questions