To fully understand why the plebeians were so important to Rome, it is necessary to understand what contributions were made by the people within the plebeian class. To the average person looking at the classes of ancient early Rome, one may make a quick assumption that the plebeians were nothing more than measly peasants, who contributed nothing to the Roman culture, as they were poor men who had limited rights or control. However, long before any rights were granted to them they were so much more. This essay will delve into this topic.
The plebeians of early archaic Rome, were THE PEOPLE of Rome, they were the majority. The benefits that they provided to the Roman populous, including the slaves, the