Formation of a generic union as a basis for the formation of the federal statehood of Ancient Rome

Abstract

This article is devoted to the history of Ancient Rome during the period of the first kings. The work emphasizes that Rome became the center not of a unitary state, but of a federation, the primacy in which for a long time was not obvious and was disputed by various members of the federation. The power of the Roman king could not be absolute, since it was carried out in line with generally accepted traditions and customs. Moreover, the Roman kings were probably able to perform the functions of priests, therefore, religious values occupied an important place in their moral authority. One way or another, but recognizing the military victories of Rome as a condition for its rise in the Italian federation, we note that there were other circumstances that contributed to the strengthening of Rome. The king was a significant figure, but there were other forces with which he had to reckon, for example, customs, the opinion of the people. Therefore, just as the power of the king had no absolute meaning, so Rome was not a state in which the peoples were directly subordinate to the center. On the contrary, the peoples within the federation could have their own laws and traditions, but there were treaties associated with Rome, many of which were imposed by Rome by force, but took into account the interests of both parties.