Tacitus: The Reign of Galba

Course Description

Course Description: I am entering on the history of a period rich in disasters, frightened in its wars, torn by civil strife, and even in peace full of horrors. So says Tacitus at the beginning of his Histories, a work whose surviving books chiefly tell us the bloody story of A.D. 69, the infamous Year of the Four Emperors, where four men — Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and Vespasian — successively ruled the Empire in a revolving cataclysm of bloodshed and civil war. In this course, we will read the first 49 chapters of Book I of the Histories, which cover the rise and precipitous fall of Galba, the first of the year's four emperors Level: Students should be prepared for a rigorous but rewarding challenge; Tacitus is sui generis among Roman authors for his style and tells a wonderful story Textbook: Introductory materials and a full commentary ('Tacitus: Histories Book I' ed. Damon) will be provided

Details

• Semester: Summer 2024
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Duration: 60 minutes per session

Tuition

$250 per course

Availability

3 spots remaining out of 5

Cancellation Policy

Telepaideia tuition is non-refundable. However, if you need to cancel your enrollment or withdraw from your class, you may be eligible for a 50% credit to be used toward a future Telepaideia course. In order to be eligible for this credit, you must notify info@paideiainstitute.org of your withdrawal before the second class meeting has taken place.