| Author |
Ciccotti, Ettore, 1863-1939 |
| Title |
Il processo di Verre : Un capitolo di storia romana
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 49.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Il processo di Verre: Un capitolo di storia romana" by Ettore Ciccotti is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the political and social transformations of Rome following its conquests, illustrating how these events contributed to the decline of the Republic and the emergence of imperial governance. The opening chapters introduce the notion of moral and economic decay in Rome, highlighting the stark contrasts between the wealthy elite and the impoverished populace. The opening of this work presents a rich historical tapestry, focusing initially on the transformative effects of Rome's military expansions on its societal fabric. Ciccotti discusses the profound changes that wealth and luxury introduced to Roman life, as traditional virtues succumbed to corruption and extravagance. He illustrates the gradual erosion of Rome's once-simple agricultural economy, detailing how conquests led to a complex social structure characterized by divided fortunes and rampant debauchery. As these themes unfold, Ciccotti sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the political ramifications of these societal shifts, particularly the changing nature of power and governance in the face of Rome's expanding empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
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| Subject |
Rome -- History -- Republic, 265-30 B.C.
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| Subject |
Verres, Gaius, active 1st century B.C.
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72566 |
| Release Date |
Dec 31, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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