The Fall of the West unit covers the first two centuries of the Roman Empire, from the Death of Augustus through the reigns of the Caesars and Five Good Emperors, to the Last of the Severan Emperors. (14 to 235 A.D.)
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The Fall of the West unit covers the first two centuries of the Roman Empire, from the Death of Augustus through the reigns of the Caesars and Five Good Emperors, to the Last of the Severan Emperors. (14 to 235 A.D.) |
These pages, along with the reading assignments
suggested below, provide most
of the information required to prepare for
Fall of the West review questions.
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| Fall of the West — Summary of Events |
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| Fall of the West — Major Characters |
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| Timeline of Rome — 14 to 235 A.D. |
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| Wars and Battles of Ancient Rome |
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| Historical Maps — Roman Empire |
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| Outline Maps — Roman Empire |
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| Fall of the West — Lecture Notes |
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| Fall of the West — Homework Questions |
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These books are included in the FIAT LUX Ancient Rome App and can be opened on your tablet or smart phone by clicking on the book cover. We recommend completing two core reading assignments before reviewing study questions.
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Famous Men of Rome by John Haaren 96 credits
Attractive biographical sketches of twenty-eight of the most prominent characters in the history of ancient Rome, from its founding to its fall. Includes most of the best known characters from the kingdom and republic of Rome, as well as the most prominent personages from the imperial age. Each story is told in a clear, simple manner, and is well calculated to awaken and stimulate the youthful imagination. 2 chapters: Constantine the Great to End of the Western Empire |
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Famous Men of the Middle Ages by John Haaren 98 credits
Attractive biographical sketches of thirty-five of the most prominent characters in the history of the Middle Ages, from the barbarian invasions to the invention of the printing press. Subjects include Rollo the Viking, Henry the Fowler, Canute the Great, Peter the Hermit, Marco Polo, and many more. Each story is told in a clear, simple manner, and is well calculated to awaken and stimulate the youthful imagination. 6 chapters: Alaric the Visigoth to Justinian the Great |
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Story of the Romans by Helene Guerber 114 credits
This elementary history of Rome presents short stories of the great heroes, mythical and historical, from Aeneas and the founding of Rome to the fall of the western empire. Around the famous characters of Rome are graphically grouped the great events with which their names will forever stand connected. Vivid descriptions bring to life the events narrated, making history attractive to the young, and awakening their enthusiasm for further reading and study. 9 chapters: Gigantic Emperor to End of Western Empire |
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Historical Tales: 11—Roman by Charles Morris 139 credits
Starting with the founding of Rome and continuing until the fall of the western empire, the author has emphasized the most important stories from history, and rewritten them in detail in a manner especially interesting to young adults. Familiar characters such as Cincinnatus, Cicero, and Nero are introduced, but so are more obscure characters such as Jugurtha, Vitellius, and Maximinus. Morris is an exceptionally good writer and his books are highly recommended as an enjoyable review for the mature student. 4 chapters: Imperial Savage to Downfall of Rome |
The following reading selections are not included in the FIAT LUX app, but can be accessed online at the Heritage History website. See the Book Summaries page for details about these and other books in the Ancient Rome collection.
Core Reading Selections | ||
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| Tappan — The Story of the Roman People | From Aurelius to Diocletian to The Last Centuries (3) | |
| Lansing — Barbarian and Noble | A Roman and a Barbarian to Attila the Scourge of God (4) | |
| — The Goths | entire book | |
| — The Byzantine Empire | entire book | |