Hanchey, DanielStephens, JosiahBaylor University.2023-05-222023-05-2220232023-05-22https://hdl.handle.net/2104/12243This thesis concerns Roman citizenship in the late Republic and early Empire, examining how the Roman definition of citizenship evolved and expanded as a reaction to internal and external tensions, citing heavily the Gracchi, the Social War, and Cicero. It applies the patron-client framework to the municipal aristocracy system, noting how Rome used this framework within Julio-Claudian grand strategy to make the grant of citizenship into a highly effective political tool.Baylor University projects are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact libraryquestions@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.Roman citizenship.Roman grand strategy.Municipal aristocracies.ThesisWorldwide access