Plebeian Assembly

Research Case: Why Was Tribunician Power Essential to the Roman OS, Even Though It Had Side Effects?

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A Three-Layer Analysis (TLA) of Livy, History of Rome, Book 3 1. Question Why was tribunician power essential to the Roman OS, even though it had side effects? In Livy’s Book 3, tribunician power often creates friction inside the Roman OS. It can obstruct military levies.It can delay decisions by the Senate or the consuls.It … Read more

Research Case: Why Did the Binding Force of Plebeian Resolutions on Patricians Become a Major Legal Issue?

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A Three-Layer Analysis (TLA) of Livy, History of Rome, Book 3 1. Research Question Why did it become a major legal issue whether plebeian resolutions could bind patricians? This question examines the meaning of plebeian resolutions in Livy’s History of Rome from its Foundation, Book 3. After the fall of the decemvirate, Rome strengthened three … Read more