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Lawyers in Ancient Rome
The Western World owes a lot to the great Roman civilization. Like most inheritances, parts of it are a mixed blessing—they are essential yet not always pleasant. For instance, we can thank our spiritual ancestors for the existence of bureaucracy, property taxes, and lawyers, among other things. Today, we’ll take a closer look at lawyers…
