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This unit will define basic concepts and terms that are essential for an understanding of the culture and identity of the Roman empire. Terms such as ‘Roman empire’ and ‘imperium’ will be introduced in the context of the formation and expansion of the empire, and the unit will provide you with the background for further study of the Roman empire. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

The Roman Empire: introducing some key terms - for iBooks The Open University

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- JUN 5, 2011
The Roman Empire: introducing some key terms

The Roman Empire: introducing some key terms

This unit will define basic concepts and terms that are essential for an understanding of the culture and identity of the Roman empire. Terms such as ‘Roman empire’ and ‘imperium’ will be introduced in the context of the formation and expansion of the empire, and the unit will provide you with the background for further study of the Roman empire. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

3.6 out of 5

61 Ratings

The Roman Empire; Introducing Some Key Terms

While this class defines such terms as "imperium" it is no doctionary, but a sampling of Rome's unique culture as reflected in its words (as well as nonverbal symbols such as symbolic figures in a mosaic tile floor). It is enthusiastic and approachable, and wonderful to read. Video segments are in the same spirit, though tablet users may suspect that the pixelated images were intended for a phone. Essay segment content is good, but unlike the main text they don't resize. I can enlarge them, but then I have to wobble them back and forth to read both ends of the lines.

Set against these minor imperfections of the medium, this marvelous class is free, and it's really quite good. If you wonder if Rome is interesting at all, this class will convince you that it is.