This thesis seeks to describe the unique structures of the Roman Empire. The Empire, and especially the early Empire is usually described as un-bureaucratic. The entire Empire rested on informal...Show moreThis thesis seeks to describe the unique structures of the Roman Empire. The Empire, and especially the early Empire is usually described as un-bureaucratic. The entire Empire rested on informal structures. The get a better understanding of the historical development of the Roman government the method of contrast is used. The structures of Roman governance in the early Empire stood in a sharp contrast with the developments in the early Chinese Empire, where early in history strong bureaucratic structures existed. The reasons for these strong differences are described by the lines of the role of the aristocracy in the government and the role of the military and wars. This thesis operates under the assumption that Charles Tilly's thesis on war and state-making is also applicable on the ancient world.Show less
This master thesis comprises the mechanisms of Romanization in four different cities in Liguria, i.e. Albingaunum, Albintimilium, Luca and Luna. In the first chapter an article of Terrenato is...Show moreThis master thesis comprises the mechanisms of Romanization in four different cities in Liguria, i.e. Albingaunum, Albintimilium, Luca and Luna. In the first chapter an article of Terrenato is discussed, as well as the recent debate on Romanization, and the existing models proposed by Curchin. In the second chapter, Liguria before the Romans is discussed, as well as the relationship between Liguria and Rome, and the aftermath with regard to Liguria. In chapter three the 'indigenous cities' of Albingaunum and Albintimilium are discussed in the light of Romanization mechanisms. The same is done in chapter four for the colonial cities of Luca and Luna. In chapter five, a conclusion is given to answer the question of which mechanisms of Romanization were in process in these four different (types of) cities and if we can distinguish some kind of pattern.Show less
