The History of Rome, vol 2

The History of Rome, book 2 (From the Abolition of the Monarchy in Rome to the Union of Italy)

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Title: The History Of Rome, Book II
Author: Theodor Mommsen
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The History Of Rome, Book II
by Theodor Mommsen
Translated by William Purdie Dickson

Preparer's Note
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2) Greek words, first transliterated into Roman alphabetic equivalents, are rendered with a preceding and a following double- dash; thus, --xxxx--. Note that in some cases the root word itself is a compound form such as xxx-xxxx, and is rendered as --xxx-xxx--
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5) Dr. Mommsen has given his dates in terms of Roman usage, A.U.C.; that is, from the founding of Rome, conventionally taken to be 753 B. C. The preparer of this document, has appended to the end of each volume a table of conversion between the two systems.

The History Of Rome
By
Theodor Mommsen

Translated With The Sanction Of The Author
By
William Purdie Dickson, D.D., LL.D. Professor Of Divinity In The University Of Glasgow
A New Edition Revised Throughout And Embodying Recent Additions

CONTENTS
BOOK SECOND From The Abolition Of The Monarchy In Rome To The Union Of Italy

CHAPTER I
Change Of The Constitution- Limitation Of The Power Of The Magistrate

CHAPTER II
The Tribunate Of The Plebs And The Decemvirate

CHAPTER III
The Equalization Of The Orders, And The New Aristocracy

CHAPTER IV
Fall Of The Etruscan Power-- The Celts

CHAPTER V
Subjugation Of The Latins And Campanians By Rome

CHAPTER VI
Struggle Of The Italians Against Rome

CHAPTER VII
Struggle Between Pyrrhus And Rome, And Union Of Italy

CHAPTER VIII
Law-- Religion-- Military System-- Economic Condition-- Nationality

CHAPTER IX
Art And Science

BOOK SECOND
From The Abolition Of The Monarchy In Rome To The Union Of Italy
--dei ouk ekpleittein ton suggraphea terateuomenon dia teis iotopias tous entugchanontas.--
Polybius.


CHAPTER I
Change Of The Constitution-- Limitation Of The Power Of The Magistrate
Political And Social Distinctions In Rome
The strict conception of the unity and omnipotence of the state in all matters pertaining to it, which was the central principle of