History of Civilization, Being a Course of Lectures on the Origin and Development of the Main Institutions of Mankind (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Emil Reich

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267810253 ISBN 13: 9780267810253

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A clear, insightful look at Rome’s early political life and how it shaped modern governance.

This edition presents the inner workings of the Roman legislature, the roles of the comitia centuriata and comitia tributa, and the power and structure of the Senate. It also explains how the will of the people interacted with powerful elites, and why Rome was not a democracy in the modern sense.

The text traces how voting worked, how centuries and tribes counted votes, and how the interplay between wealth and influence shaped law and policy. It contrasts ancient authority with today’s systems, helping readers understand the roots of representative government and the limits of popular power.

• How the centuries and tribes organized voting and how wealth affected outcomes
• Roles of consuls, praetors, censors, and decemvirs in Rome’s lawmaking
• The evolving power of the Senate and its relationship to the people
• The debate over democratical vs. aristocratic traditions in early republics

Ideal for readers of political history who want a grounded, comparative view of how ancient institutions influenced modern governance and constitutional thought.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267810253
• ISBN 13: 9780267810253
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 592