LS235 Lecture 6: Monday October 17th 2016
22 Oct 2016
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There are 4 periods of roman history: the monarchy - from the foundation of rome until the expulsion of the etruscan. Traditional date of the foundation of rome. Rome is ruled by the etruscan kings. This begins the period known as the monarchy. Rome expels the last etruscan king and becomes an independent city-state. 510 ends the monarchy and begins the period known as the roman republic. Republic = res publica = affairs of the people. The twelve tables are written and displayed in the roman forum. The lex hortensia made the plebiscite (decision of the plebs) law. The lex aquilia provided compensation to the owners of property injured by someone"s fault. Damnum iniuria datum - damage unlawfully inflicted. Office of peregrine praetor (judicial magistrates dealing with non-citizens) established. Rome has defeated the carthaginians and the macedonians and is a great. The lex aebutia de formulis (the aebutian law concerning the lawful forms of private actions.
