CDs, DVDs & Games
Rome and the Barbarians. The Great Courses, DVD/video lectures
- Item Number
- 349
- Estimated Value
- 75 USD
- Sold
- 45 USD to rstalder
The winning bid will go to FrontStream Global Fund (tax ID 26-3265577), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which will send the donation to Soul of the Wolf Wildlife Sanctuary and Educational Foundation, (tax ID 77-0411842) on behalf of the winner.
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
Rome and the Barbarians. The great courses. DVD/Video lecture, plus course guidebook. $75. The history of the Romans as they advanced the frontiers of Classical civilization is often told as a story of warfare and conquest - the mighty legions encountering the "barbarians." But this only tells one side of the story. Who were the Celts, Goths, Huns, and Persians met by the Romans as they marched north and east? What were the political, military, and social institutions that made Rome so stable, allowing its power to be wielded against these different cultures for nearly three centuries? What role did those institutions themselves play in assimilating barbarian peoples? These 36 engaging lectures tell the story of the complex relationship between each of these native peoples and their Roman conquerors as they intermarried, exchanged ideas and mores, and, in the ensuing provincial Roman cultures, formed the basis of Western European civilization. You'll study the institutions that made Rome so extraordinary, as well as the extraordinary figures - both Roman and barbarian - whose names have been familiar to us for so long. You'll learn about Augustus, Constantine I, Diocletian, Gaius Julius Caesar, Nero, Attila the Hun, as well as a myriad of figures whose names are less familiar to us. But these lectures deliver far more than personal snapshots, as compelling as those may be. Professor Harl brings to life the institutions that shaped both Rome and her relationship with, and assimilation of, the barbarians at her constantly expanding frontiers. You'll come away with a new appreciation of how our Western world came to be and detailed knowledge about the individuals from royalty to "barbarian" who played key roles in that process.
Item Special Note
There is a shipping charge for this item. Weight 1 lb. 5 oz. Shipping charge $4.82
Soul of the Wolf Wildlife Sanctuary and Educational Foundation, stores data...
Your support matters, so Soul of the Wolf Wildlife Sanctuary and Educational Foundation, would like to use your information to keep in touch about things that may matter to you. If you choose to hear from Soul of the Wolf Wildlife Sanctuary and Educational Foundation,, we may contact you in the future about our ongoing efforts.
Your privacy is important to us, so Soul of the Wolf Wildlife Sanctuary and Educational Foundation, will keep your personal data secure and Soul of the Wolf Wildlife Sanctuary and Educational Foundation, will not use it for marketing communications which you have not agreed to receive. At any time, you may withdraw consent by emailing Privacy@frontstream.com or by contacting our Privacy Officer. Please see our Privacy Policy found here PrivacyPolicy.