CLANS OF ROMAN ITALY (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the early Roman expansion into Italy, focusing on the incorporation of Tusculum as a municipium in 381 BC, the dynamics of local elite negotiations, and the subsequent rebellions against Rome. It examines the complexities of political allegiance and the implications of elite control in shaping the relationships between Roman power and local communities. This historical analysis highlights the motivations behind loyalty and resistance among local elites within the emerging Roman imperial framework.