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Plebeians and Patricians of Ancient Rome The plebeians and the patricians were the two main classes of Roman citizens. The affluent members of the top class were called patricians. Everybody else was viewed as a commoner. Plebeians and Patricians of Ancient Rome Patricians The early Roman Empire’s ruling class was …

Life in Country in Ancient Rome Many times, when we imagine Ancient Rome, we picture its crowded towns, enormous structures, and senators parading around in togas. But the majority of people in the Roman Empire were rural dwellers. The way of life in the city and the countryside were extremely …