Articles with keyword: stasis

Stasis in Roman Sicily
Ralph Covino The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

ELECTRYONE 

2013
Volume 1, Issue 1

 | pp.

18-28

Abstract:

This article seeks to examine the evidence for three instances of stasis-prevention efforts from the period of Roman dominion known to us through the medium of Cicero’s Verrines. In doing so, it will build on the work of Berger who examined the phenomenon of stasis in Sicily and Southern Italy during preceding eras and of Eilers who examined the Roman patrons of Greek cities. The article establishes a timeline for the Romans’ efforts and then draws conclusions about the people involved in stasis-prevention in the province and the Romans’ hands-off approach to civic government in Sicily during the Republic.
Subjects:Ancient Rome, History