This course will cover the history of Rome during the late Republic and early Empire. This period saw the rise (and fall) of some of the most famous figures in Roman history: Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, Cleopatra, Augustus and many more. We will explore their histories, but also set them into the broader context of the revolutions Rome underwent at this time – not just revolutions in political structures, but also in society, the military, religion, the economy, and cultural practices. We will do so through engagement with a wide range of sources from the time, and will also explore the development of Roman history as a field, and the ways in which it continues to shape our understandings and interpretations today. Students will develop skills in research, in written, oral and visual communication, peer review and critical analysis.