Societas Publicanorum (1896) - Paperback

by Ferdinand Kniep (Author)

Societas Publicanorum is a historical book written by Ferdinand Kniep in 1896. The book focuses on the ancient Roman society and the role of publicans in it. Publicans were tax collectors who played a crucial role in the Roman economy. They were responsible for collecting taxes, tolls, and customs duties on behalf of the state. The book explores the history of publicans, their social status, and their relationship with the Roman government. It also discusses the various methods used by publicans to collect taxes and the challenges they faced in their line of work. Kniep's book provides a detailed insight into the workings of the Roman economy and the role of publicans in it. It is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of ancient Rome. The book is written in German and has been translated into English.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.