HIST 2100 Lecture : Struggle of Orders Lecture focuses on the social politics of Early Rome. Changing from a monarchy to a Republic government. The social ladders/classes established and their roles in society and the conflicts that arise between classes.
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History lecture: early roman society and the struggle of the orders. Artefact; lapis niger indicate rome was a monarchy at some time: latin inscribed laws, king was inscribed on it. Late 6th c. change from a monarchy system to republic (after the overthrow of. Consistent with the fall of monarchy in the late 6th bc. Two consuls that held office for a year: the nb of 2 was to prevent the centralization of power in one hand who could then try to max. his powers. Elected by an assembly of the people. Both military and civilian powers: main generals who led armies in battles, the senate judged court cases. Senate was already established even before the republic. Permanent body of aristocratic men: a member for life unless there were reasons for banishment on one due to his actions. Did not make laws but were more consultants for the magistrates/consuls: suggestions, debates etc.
