
Conflict of the Orders: Patrician vs Plebeian
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Transformations in Roman Social Hierarchy: The Rise of Plebeians
This chapter explores the Lex Licinia Sextia of 367 BC, a landmark reform that opened the consulship to plebeians, marking a turning point in the power dynamics between patricians and plebeians. It examines the broader implications of this shift on Roman governance and the rise of influential leaders from plebeian backgrounds during the Conflict of the Orders.
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