Phases Of Corruption In Roman Administration In The Last Half-Century Of The Roman Republic (1919)

Phases of Corruption in Roman Administration in the Last Half-Century of the Roman Republic is a historical book written by Richard Orlando Jolliffe in 1919. The book focuses on the corruption that occurred in the Roman administration during the last fifty years of the Roman Republic. Jolliffe explores the various phases of corruption that took place during this time, including the rise of powerful individuals and the decline of the traditional Roman values of honesty and integrity.The book provides a detailed analysis of the political and social climate of the Roman Republic during this period, and how corruption affected the administration of justice, taxation, and public works. Jolliffe also examines the role of the Roman Senate in perpetuating corruption and how the actions of individual senators contributed to the decline of the Republic.Throughout the book, Jolliffe draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources to provide a comprehensive account of the corruption that plagued the Roman administration in the last half-century of the Republic. He also offers insights into the broader societal and cultural factors that contributed to the decline of the Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.Overall, Phases of Corruption in Roman Administration in the Last Half-Century of the Roman Republic is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman history, politics, and culture. It provides a detailed and nuanced account of the corruption that occurred during this critical period in Roman history and offers insights into the broader societal and cultural factors that contributed to the decline of the Republic.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.