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A 3 page exploration of this period in Roman history. Noting the friction between commoner and
aristocrat, the author emphasizes the importance of efforts to effect reform and the importance of the military in the transition from republic to
empire. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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3 pages (~225 words per page)
File: AM2_PPromeEm.rtf
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Romans witnessed the end of the countrys Eutruscan Monarchy in 509 BC (UNRV). At that point in time a republic was established. A central feature of that
republic was a Senate that acted to supervise the countrys elections and to monitor the actions of the government in general. Problems immediately surfaced even with this new governmental
system, however. The Senate was comprised of members of aristocratic families and its focus did not always reflect the interests of all Romans. To further complicate the situation,
Romes constitution was entirely informal and revolved simply around unwritten traditions and laws (UNRV). This constitution dated back to monarchical times and simply divided the powers that had previously
been held by the monarchy among the people themselves (UNRV). While in theory this resulted in a more republican approach to government, in reality it changed little about the
status quo. Those whose families had previously held the power in Rome in essence continued to hold the power. UNRV (2004) observes that, in effect:
"some power groups were able to subvert the state and the will of the masses for personal gain...A
citizens class was fixed by birth rather than by wealth. Patricians monopolized all of the political offices and probably most of the wealth in the early Republic"
While there were wealthy plebians, wealth meant little without power (UNRV). Conversely there were many aristocrats that
had power but little money (UNRV). As these two classes competed for control Rome suffered. To hasten reform the working class simply abandoned the at one time city
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