Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor; HIST 225A
Description: Examines a historical theme or issue in ancient and medieval history. Includes readings in primary sources and analysis of research methods. Second of a two-quarter sequence in which students complete a major research paper. After com- pleting both HIST 225A and HIST 225B, students may repeat the sequence once for credit; total credit for each course may not exceed 8 units.