HIST 4342 - [Anthony and Cleopatra]

(crosslisted) CLASS 4682

Fall. Next Offered: 2019-2020. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Co-meets with HIST 6342.

B. Strauss.

The history behind the myth, and the historiographical debates that contribute to our comprehension of two of history’s most fascinating but least-well-understood individuals. Students will read the ancient sources (in English) as well as Shakespeare’s play and a selection of contemporary historical works.