Tribunes of the People created in Ancient Rome
Tribunes of the People (Plebeian Tribunes) created in Ancient Rome. Tribunes were elected, and had the right to propose legislation before the Plebeian Council. They were created when the Plebeian soldiers refused to march against the enemy when the city was at war -- as a bargaining tool the plebeians were given the right to elect their own officials
Picture No
13724984
Media ID
45410811
Size
4800px x 3890px
(6.9MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Mirys Picture No.27. Image digitally colourised
Date
494 BC
