A Roman Senator

The Roman Senate was one of the most powerful and influential legislative bodies in world history. In this volume, the only one of its kind written for young readers, a noted scholar tells how someone became a senator, his duties and the powers of his office, the edicts passed by the Senate, how senators took advantage of the Roman patronage system, and famous stories of the Senate in action.

Foreword	p. 8
Introduction: Power and Prestige: The Origins of the Roman Senate	p. 10
Becoming a Roman Senator	p. 18
Domestic Powers of Senators	p. 33
The Senate and Foreign Relations	p. 48
Senatorial Meetings, Speeches, and Decrees	p. 62
Political and Social Influence of Senators	p. 75
Epilogue: The Senate During the Empire	p. 86
Notes	p. 91
Chronology	p. 94
For Further Reading	p. 96
Works Consulted	p. 99
Index	p. 103
Picture Credits	p. 111
About the Author	p. 112
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