CURA ANNONAE – HOW LEGISLATURE CAN BE USED FOR PROPAGANDA
CURA ANNONAE – HOW LEGISLATURE CAN BE USED FOR PROPAGANDA

Summary/Abstract: This article is predominantly concerned with the political and societal aspects of the Cura Annonae. It offers analysis on the reasons behind its inception and its various amendments – from the need to feed the masses to a means, with which emperors legitimised their rule. The Cura Annonae is one of the most durable laws conceived in ancient Rome, in spite of its Populare beginnings it becomes so integral to roman society, its removal is politically unfeasible. Still, it represents a great strain on the treasury and its modus operandi renders many dependent on state generosity.

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