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D146: Death of an Empire: Fall of the Roman West

History

‘The Fall of the Roman Empire’ reminds us that all empires eventually decline and disappear. However, did the Roman West really fall or was it overwhelmed by uncivilised barbarians or did it collapse from within? This collapse perhaps has lessons for this 21st century of massed migrations. Using contemporary documents, art and archaeology, discover and discuss the key personalities, events and processes that transformed the Roman West into a world dominated by Barbarian kings and kingdoms. Was it the beginning of a ‘Dark Age’ or an ‘Age of Opportunities’? ‘The Fall of Rome’ is sure to provoke and stimulate you. Learn through illustrated lectures with hand-outs.

Key Information

These classes are aimed at those aged 50 and over.

Tutor: Patrick Parsons MA PGCE

Mon 07/10/2019 - Mon 16/12/2019
Meetings: 10

Monday (10.00 - 12.00)
GH753, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE