Rome - Roman Law - Government
Resources on the Roman legal system, the types of government, the Roman officials, the senate and the role of the people in government and the constitution.
Licinian Rogations
The Licinian Rogations were proposals and then Roman law designed to help the plebeians of Rome in the fourth century B.C.
The Licinian Rogations were proposals and then Roman law designed to help the plebeians of Rome in the fourth century B.C.
Officium - Roman Duty
Officium is a term used by the Romans for duty.
Officium is a term used by the Romans for duty.
Roman Law - Legal Concepts Owed to the Ancient Romans
We owe the ancient Romans a debt of gratitude for many of our modern legal concepts.
We owe the ancient Romans a debt of gratitude for many of our modern legal concepts.
Women - 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica
Women in Roman law from the 1911 Encyclopedia, on the About.com Guide to Women's History site.
Women in Roman law from the 1911 Encyclopedia, on the About.com Guide to Women's History site.
Cursus Honorum - Roman Hierarchy of Offices - Cursus Honorum
The order of advancement through elected offices (magistracies) in Republican Rome was known as the Cursus Honorum.
The order of advancement through elected offices (magistracies) in Republican Rome was known as the Cursus Honorum.
Seven Kings of Rome - Romulus
Romulus was the first king of Rome and the founder of the city of Rome.
Romulus was the first king of Rome and the founder of the city of Rome.
Seven Roman Kings - Numa Pompilius
Information on the pious, Sabine, second king of Rome, Numa Pompilius.
Information on the pious, Sabine, second king of Rome, Numa Pompilius.
Seven Kings of Rome - Tarquin
L. Tarquinius Priscus (Tarquin) was the first Etruscan king of Rome.
L. Tarquinius Priscus (Tarquin) was the first Etruscan king of Rome.
Last Best Chance to Defeat Alaric and the Goths
Besides being jealous of Commander Stilicho's imperial ties, Praetorian Prefect Rufinus had another reason to keep Stilicho from defeating Alaric and the Goths.
Besides being jealous of Commander Stilicho's imperial ties, Praetorian Prefect Rufinus had another reason to keep Stilicho from defeating Alaric and the Goths.
Curia
The curia was the senate house where Roman senators met during the Republic.
The curia was the senate house where Roman senators met during the Republic.
SPQR - Senate and Roman People - What does SPQR Stand for?
The abbreviation SPQR means the Senate and the Roman People, but what is the Latin?
The abbreviation SPQR means the Senate and the Roman People, but what is the Latin?
Ancient Rome Glossary - Terms in Ancient Roman History
Short entries and definitions of ancient Roman historical terms.
Short entries and definitions of ancient Roman historical terms.
The 12 Tablets - Government of Rome After the Kings
Following the expulsion of the last king of Rome, Tarquin the Proud, the patricians took control and the 12 tablets became law.
Following the expulsion of the last king of Rome, Tarquin the Proud, the patricians took control and the 12 tablets became law.
The Eras of Roman History
The four periods of Roman History, Regal (Regnal), Republican, Imperial and Byzantine, correspond with changes in the central government.
The four periods of Roman History, Regal (Regnal), Republican, Imperial and Byzantine, correspond with changes in the central government.
Legal Opinions on Prostitution
Laws about and restricting prostitution.
Laws about and restricting prostitution.
SPQR - Senate and Roman People - What does SPQR Stand for?
The abbreviation SPQR means the Senate and the Roman People, but what is the Latin?
The abbreviation SPQR means the Senate and the Roman People, but what is the Latin?
Roman Republican Government
Short descriptions of the three branches of Roman government during the Republic.
Short descriptions of the three branches of Roman government during the Republic.
Twelve Tables
The laws of the twelve Roman tables.
The laws of the twelve Roman tables.
A Brief Overview of the Roman "Constitution" in the Republic
The first chart shows the direction of command and powers of each body. The next chart shows the composition of the 'Class-Based' voting assembly (comitia Centuriata). Other charts show the functions of the magistrates and infortmation on the officials of the plebians.
The first chart shows the direction of command and powers of each body. The next chart shows the composition of the 'Class-Based' voting assembly (comitia Centuriata). Other charts show the functions of the magistrates and infortmation on the officials of the plebians.
An Analysis of the Roman Government
Polybius describes the types of government, the Roman officials, the senate and the role of the people in government at the end of the Punic War.
Polybius describes the types of government, the Roman officials, the senate and the role of the people in government at the end of the Punic War.
Appellatio
From Smith's Dictionary entry on law in Bill Thayer's Lacus Curtius site, the terms appellatio and its verb appellare (appellate) refer to "the application of an individual to a magistrate, and particularly to a tribune, in order to protect himself from some wrong inflicted, or threatened to be inflicted."
From Smith's Dictionary entry on law in Bill Thayer's Lacus Curtius site, the terms appellatio and its verb appellare (appellate) refer to "the application of an individual to a magistrate, and particularly to a tribune, in order to protect himself from some wrong inflicted, or threatened to be inflicted."
Bernard Hibbitts
Roman Law suggested and required reading list for University of Pittsburgh Law School Ancient Law course. Also see Law of Ancient Israel, Mesopotamian Law, and Greek Law reading list.
Roman Law suggested and required reading list for University of Pittsburgh Law School Ancient Law course. Also see Law of Ancient Israel, Mesopotamian Law, and Greek Law reading list.
Diotima's Law Bibliography
Diotima's article collection on law of various cultures.
Diotima's article collection on law of various cultures.
Edward Gibbon
"The Idea of Roman Jurisprudence," by Edward Gibbon from Ancient History Sourcebook. Chapter 44 of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.
"The Idea of Roman Jurisprudence," by Edward Gibbon from Ancient History Sourcebook. Chapter 44 of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.
M. Tullius Cicero: From On the Laws
Portions of Cicero's dialogue from Ancient History Sourcebook.
Portions of Cicero's dialogue from Ancient History Sourcebook.
The Roman Way of Declaring War
From Ancient History Sourcebook, the passage from Livy on the rituals Romans used when declaring war.
From Ancient History Sourcebook, the passage from Livy on the rituals Romans used when declaring war.
Rome and Carthage Compared
From Ancient History Sourcebook. Polybius compares the governments of Rome and Carthage.
From Ancient History Sourcebook. Polybius compares the governments of Rome and Carthage.
Smith's Dictionary - Law
From Bill Thayer's Lacus Curtius site, the law entries from Smith's Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities.
From Bill Thayer's Lacus Curtius site, the law entries from Smith's Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities.
The Twelve Tables
The basis for Roman law. Table I concerns having both accuser and accused present; Table III with paying off an assessment or being put into chains; Table IV with inheritance and disposing of deformed infants; Table IX with bribery.
The basis for Roman law. Table I concerns having both accuser and accused present; Table III with paying off an assessment or being put into chains; Table IV with inheritance and disposing of deformed infants; Table IX with bribery.
Roman Law
An examination of the Roman legal system invented by the Romans more than 2000 years ago, which continues to influence legal thinking and legal practice even today.
An examination of the Roman legal system invented by the Romans more than 2000 years ago, which continues to influence legal thinking and legal practice even today.
Red Rampant
Roman military site for enthusiasts and wargamers lists the Roman legions, campaigns (with maps and timelines), a glossary with images, and miscellaneous instructions for wargamers.
Roman military site for enthusiasts and wargamers lists the Roman legions, campaigns (with maps and timelines), a glossary with images, and miscellaneous instructions for wargamers.
Fasces
The fasces were a symbol of Roman power.
The fasces were a symbol of Roman power.
Proletarii - Class of Ancient Roman People - the proletarii
Proletarii were members of the low class of ancient Romans.
Proletarii were members of the low class of ancient Romans.