Rome’s Res Publica: Unpacking Hidden Factions [Explained]
The Roman Senate, a powerful body within Rome’s Res Publica, wielded significant influence over policy. The concept of auctoritas, meaning authority or prestige, heavily shaped political actions in Rome’s Res Publica, influencing everything from elections to senatorial decrees. Powerful families, notably the Cornelii, often leveraged their wealth and connections to manipulate power dynamics in Rome’s […]