This paper has its purpose in outlining the main points of the Lex Claudia de nave senatorum, that was passed on through the writings of Titus Livius, also known as Livy. The Lex Claudia leaves us many questions and can be seen as one of the most controversially discussed ancient laws by modern historians.
This paper will not try to outline all the different views of modern historians as this would not fit its given frame. Much more it will focus on several main points of the discussions and follow the leading question: “What were the main motives of the Lex Claudia de nave senatorum?”
The outline of the paper follows the structure to first have a short introduction to the given source and its author Livy followed by a layout of the given historical context of the discussed Law. Furthermore, the origin of the Lex Claudia will be presented and its effects will be examined. The paper ends with a conclusion that will try to answer the leading question in a short summary.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Lex Claudia de Nave Senatorum
- The Source
- Historical Context
- Rationale
- Effects
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This proseminar paper aims to explore the main points of the Lex Claudia de nave senatorum, which was passed in 218 BC and recorded by Titus Livius. The paper analyzes the law's historical context, its rationale, and its effects, focusing on the question of the main motives behind its enactment.
- The Lex Claudia de Nave Senatorum and its historical context during the Second Punic War.
- The motives behind the Lex Claudia, focusing on the tensions between the Senate and the common people.
- The role of the Lex Claudia in the political landscape of the Roman Republic, especially regarding the rivalry between Gaius Flaminius and the Senate.
- The source material for the Lex Claudia, primarily relying on the writings of Livy, and its potential biases.
- The effects of the Lex Claudia on the Roman Republic and its political life.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: The introduction outlines the purpose and scope of the paper, focusing on the Lex Claudia de nave senatorum and its controversial nature. It presents the central question: "What were the main motives of the Lex Claudia de nave senatorum?"
- Lex Claudia de Nave Senatorum: The Source: This section explores the historical context of Livy, the main source for the Lex Claudia. It discusses his background, his historical work, and the reliability of his account of the law.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this paper are: Lex Claudia de Nave Senatorum, Roman Republic, Second Punic War, Livy, Gaius Flaminius, Senate, Plebeians, political tensions, historical sources, and ancient Roman law.
- Quote paper
- David Di Santo (Author), 2020, Trade Law and Senators in 218 BC. Motives for the Lex Claudia De Nave Senatorum, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/913629
