Spain was possibly the most important province in the Roman empire, but it receives relatively little attention in history books. Learn what Spain was like before Roman occupation, and why they went there, how they fought for dominance and how their weaponry and battle tactics evolved. The course includes a look at life under Roman rule, how religion was practised, and what led to the end of Roman domination. Finally, we look at what happened after the Romans left.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

COURSE OUTLINE

• Overview of the Roman Empire
• Iberia before the Romans
• Reasons for Rome going to Iberia (Spain)
• Roman battles for control of the Peninsula
• Economy, culture, and influence of Romans in Spain
• The decline of Roman influence

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, student should be able to:

1. Understand what drew the Romans to conquer Spain
2. Learn about the 200-year struggle to gain control
3. Discover the cultural impact of Roman occupation
4. Examine the decline of Roman influence
5. Review religion from Paganism to Christianity and its influence on society