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Explore the emergence of the Roman Republic from "summary" of The History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome by Susan Wise Bauer
The Roman Republic emerged from a series of social and political changes that took place in the ancient city-state of Rome. These changes were partly driven by the need to address the growing dissatisfaction among the common people, known as the plebeians, who felt marginalized and oppressed by the ruling aristocracy, or patricians. One of the key developments that marked the transition to the Roman Republic was the establishment of a system of checks and balances that helped to distribute power more evenly among different social classes. This system included the creation of various political institutions, such as the Senate and the assemblies, which allowed the plebeians to have a voice in the decision-making process. Another...
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