Open AccessCorruption and Elites in Late Antiquity: The Case of Quintus Aurelius Symmachus
Author(s) -
Matej Petrič
Publication year - 2019
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2350-4234
DOI - 10.4312/keria.20.2.63-87
Subject(s) - suspect , antique , language change , late antiquity , administration (probate law) , work (physics) , ancient history , history , political science , economic history , law , art , literature , engineering , mechanical engineering
The paper presents the many corrupt or suspect practices encountered by Quintus Aurelius Symmachus, a prominent senator of the late 4th century, in his capacity as city prefect (384/5). These practices afford some insight into the functioning of Late Antique interest-based networks, which enabled individuals or groups to influence and hamper the work of the imperial administration.