Societas Publicanorum (1896)

Societas Publicanorum is a book written by Ferdinand Kniep and published in 1896. The book is a historical and sociological study of the Roman publicans, who were tax collectors in ancient Rome. Kniep explores the role of publicans in Roman society, their relationship with the state, and their impact on the economy. The book also delves into the social status of publicans, their legal rights and obligations, and the challenges they faced in their profession. Kniep draws on a wide range of primary sources, including ancient texts and inscriptions, to provide a detailed and comprehensive account of this important aspect of Roman history. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient history, sociology, and economics, as well as anyone interested in the social and economic history of Rome.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.