| Author |
Greenidge, A. H. J. (Abel Hendy Jones), 1865-1906 |
| LoC No. |
02013573
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| Title |
Roman Public Life
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Roman Public Life" by A. H. J. Greenidge is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work aims to explore the evolution and functioning of the Roman constitution during the mature phases of the Roman Republic and the Principate. It examines various aspects of Roman public life, including political structures, citizenry, and governance, offering insights into the administrative challenges faced by the Roman state. The opening of "Roman Public Life" sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of the foundational elements of Rome's early political structure. Greenidge discusses the city's growth from primitive tribal units, such as the "pagus" and "vicus", into a complex urban center organized around a legal framework. He details the distinctions between Patricians and Plebeians while exploring the implications of clientship and family organization within this evolving society. The text highlights the integration of various cultural influences and the formation of political identity as central themes in understanding the development of Roman public life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
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| Subject |
Rome -- Politics and government
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| Subject |
Constitutional history -- Rome
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65392 |
| Release Date |
May 20, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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