Byzantium from Constantine to the end of the Dark Ages: 4th to the 9th Centuries HIST 308 (4)
Examines the first 5 centuries of the Byzantine history, focusing on the state that survived, by twelve hundred years, the collapse of the Western roman empire in the fifth century AD, and follows the evolution of its culture, language, political traditions and religion. Prerequisite: 45 units including 9 units of lower division history. Students with credit for HS 308 may not take HIST 308 for further credit.