The history of Imperial Rome begins 13 years after the assassination of Julius Caesar, when Augustus became the first Emperor to solidify his hold over the entire Roman Empire. Most scholars agree that it ends between 324-330 BC, when the Empire's capital was transferred from Rome to Byzantium (renamed Constantinople). The intervening 300 years are filled with amazing triumphs and devastating defeats, giving students plenty of material to study. If you're having a hard time keeping up with the breadth of it all, Varsity Tutors can set you up with an Imperial Rome tutor today.
Here is some of what you may review during Imperial Rome tutoring sessions:
- How Augustus solidified his rule
- What ancient Roman coinage, sculpture, painting, and literary works teach us about their culture
- The impact of Christianity on Imperial Rome
- The military and economic reasons behind the fall of Rome
- The impact of Roman architecture on the modern world
Learning the basic facts of Imperial Rome is priority one, so your tutor may create flashcards to make the most important people, places, and battles easier to review during Imperial Rome tutoring sessions. Your tutor can also spend as long as it might take on any concept that you are having a hard time with, giving you the freedom to learn at your own pace. College Imperial Rome tutoring sessions can also teach you academic skills you may not have mastered in high school. For example, most courses on Imperial Rome involve writing, either on essay-format exams or research papers. If your writing lacks a solid structure, creating an outline beforehand can help you stick to the point. Gathering all of your supporting details in one place also makes it easier to remember to include them all. Likewise, you may get more out of textbook readings if you learn active reading skills to take notes as you go along. If you're not accustomed to note-taking while reading, you can practice the skill during Imperial Rome tutoring sessions until you feel more comfortable.