HIS 464 covers the breadth of the Roman world from its founding in the eighth century BC to its collapse in the fifth century AD. This time era is explored from a central political/military narrative, but also covers the culture and mythology of the Roman world, including the rise of Christianity.
Course Guide
The Course Guide to HIS 646 provides research tips and assistance for getting started with research on the the Roman World. Here you will find quick access links to top resources including background research materials, library databases, key journals, and primary source material.
View a list of reference books available in the Reference Room in Jenks Library and online reference resources. Use the NOBLE Catalog to find more materials from our general circulating collection.
View a list of top library databases you can use to search for scholarly journal articles.
You can also use the Journal Finder search interface to find specific journals related to topics in history that Gordon directly subscribes to either online or in print.
View a list of web resources for finding primary source material, as well as links to other websites for studies in the ancient Roman and Greek world.
Resources for citing sources using the Chicago Manual of Style.
ACCESSING RESOURCES FROM OFF CAMPUS
If you are access library databases or ebooks from home or elsewhere you will be prompted to login to Blackboard first. Please use your regular Gordon username (email address) and password that you use for accessing Gordon mail and Blackboard.
LIBRARY ACCOUNT
To request materials from other NOBLE libraries, view materials you have checked out, renew materials, and more, you must create a Library Account. To do this you will need the 14-digit barcode number on the back of your Gordon College ID card.
Watch the short video below for more details on how to create a Library Account.
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