Roman Government Vs Greek Government
The government in Carthage was similar to that of Rome because they had two chief magistrates and a council of elders simply called “the hundred”. In Carthage, there was also an assembly where citizens could express their demands and concerns (Morley, 1901). Some of these aspects of government were very similar to the form of government in Rome where a group of elders advised those in office, and the Senate.
In reality however, Carthage was different because despite these official government positions the government in Carthage was actually dictated by a few important families. Incorporating citizens into city decision was not a priority for Carthage which is why they did not have many loyal citizens. Whereas Rome had a large body of loyal
In reality however, Carthage was different because despite these official government positions the government in Carthage was actually dictated by a few important families. Incorporating citizens into city decision was not a priority for Carthage which is why they did not have many loyal citizens. Whereas Rome had a large body of loyal