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6 days ago

The Invention of the Idea of Sovereignty in the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net

The crystallization of the idea of sovereignty was a complex phenomenon that began not with Bodin or Hobbes in the 16th century, but with the re-introduction of Roman law to Latin Christendom.
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fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

How to Evade Taxes in Ancient Rome: A 1,900-Year-Old Papyrus Reveals an Ancient Tax Evasion Scheme

The ancient trial of Gadalias and Saulos highlights historical tax evasion and severe Roman penalties, emphasizing the timeless nature of tax concerns.
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