The essay attempts to answer the following research question: were there limits to the power of the princeps? Among the various possible perspec- tives, the article focuses on the definition of dyarchy proposed by Theodor Mommsen and on the possible limitations of imperial power implicit – to a certain extent – in this institutional form. In this respect, data on two main topics will be dealt with: on the one hand, a selection of passages from ancient sources indicating cases of senatorial override of imperial policy will be briefly examined; on the other hand, the question of the recognition and withdrawal of the princeps’ legitimacy by the senate will be briefly considered.
La diarchia tra potere e contropotere: brevi note
Pedone Michele
2024-01-01
Abstract
The essay attempts to answer the following research question: were there limits to the power of the princeps? Among the various possible perspec- tives, the article focuses on the definition of dyarchy proposed by Theodor Mommsen and on the possible limitations of imperial power implicit – to a certain extent – in this institutional form. In this respect, data on two main topics will be dealt with: on the one hand, a selection of passages from ancient sources indicating cases of senatorial override of imperial policy will be briefly examined; on the other hand, the question of the recognition and withdrawal of the princeps’ legitimacy by the senate will be briefly considered.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
