ROME
Evidence ancient stuff; basis of facts, knowledge, understanding
Facts a (hypo)thesis about history supported by evidence
Events something that happened- a type of fact
Scholarship modern account or study about ancient history
Primary source written evidence from antiquity
How does history ‘work’
Chronology (annalistic)
individuals who make a difference (Big Man Theory)
Structural factors (Marxism/Marxist approaches)
Structure and agency
Historical Questions and Various perspectives
How did the Romans win the war against Hannibal?
How did Caesar achieve sole rulership?
How was Roman emperorship established?
What/who caused the collapse of the Roman Empire in the West?