Claudia J. Beresford
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Claudia J. Beresford - R.Ratto
Born in England, Claudia has spent most of her life as an expatriate, travelling and living around the world. She currently resides in Rome, Italy, where she works as a teacher of English as a Foreign Language.
While History is her passion and something about which she intends to continue writing, Claudia will be happy to answer any questions, in the form of an article or otherwise, about the city of Rome in general: prospective ex-patriates/immigrants in need of tips or help are welcome to ask!
Latest Articles
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Cruelty Towards Slaves in Ancient Rome
Be it to keep property in line, to punish a mistake or to simply vent frustration, physical cruelty towards slaves was common and completely legal in Roman society.
Feb 27, 2010
- Claudia J. Beresford
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Magistracies of the Roman Republic
In order to assure that no single man had absolute power over the city of Rome and her citizens, the Romans of the Republic devised a complex system of shared ascendancy.
Feb 13, 2010
- Claudia J. Beresford
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Roman Voting Assemblies
The key feature of the Roman Republic was its, somewhat debatable, democratic nature.
Feb 6, 2010
- Claudia J. Beresford
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Farmers in Ancient Rome
Roman agricultural estates were rarely visited by their owners. Instead, the Elite men who monopolized the empire's land left it in the care of slaves and tenants.
Jan 30, 2010
- Claudia J. Beresford
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The End of The Gracchi
Having easily discredited Gaius Gracchus, the senate immediately stepped forward and set about destroying him, demonstrating the power he had sought to eradicate.
Jan 23, 2010
- Claudia J. Beresford
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The Downfall of Gaius Gracchus
In the months leading up to his death, Gaius lost the popular support he had so skilfully acquired. 121 B.C. showed him out-played by the class he had sought to destroy.
Jan 16, 2010
- Claudia J. Beresford
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The Laws of Gaius Gracchus
Taking bolder steps than had his brother Tiberius, Gaius sought to win over Rome's wealthier Orders in hope of strengthening his position against the Roman Senate.
Jan 9, 2010
- Claudia J. Beresford
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After The Death of Tiberius Gracchus
Eager to regain control over Rome after the ill-concealed murder of Tiberius Gracchus, the Senate began their manipulation of the Roman populous.
Dec 26, 2009
- Claudia J. Beresford
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The Death of Tiberius Gracchus
133 B.C. saw the leading political factions of Ancient Rome drawn into violent opposition, a year which would set the tone for the Republic's final century.
Dec 19, 2009
- Claudia J. Beresford
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Lex Sempronia Agraria
A supposed hero to the poor, Tiberius became a serious threat to the Roman elite's way of life when, in 133 B.C., he introduced a law to reform Rome's use of public land.
Dec 14, 2009
- Claudia J. Beresford
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