La romanisation de l'Afrique romaine à travers la diffusion et l'évolution de la citoyenneté romaine, de la République à Caracalla: les cas de Thugga et Lepcis Magna

The diffusion of Roman citizenship in Proconsular Africa, particularly through the cases of Thugga (Dougga) and Lepcis Magna, reveals a significant legal transformation of the region. This process was primarily driven by Roman emperors and local elites, motivated by strategic, cultural, or fiscal considerations. The study highlights that the main impact of this diffusion was the romanization of African cities through legal frameworks, rather than full cultural assimilation. By focusing on these two sites, the research elucidates the mechanisms and motivations behind this phenomenon, providing a nuanced understanding of how Roman citizenship reshaped both individuals and their communities in North Africa.

Cossette, G. (2012). La romanisation de l'Afrique romaine à travers la diffusion et l'évolution de la citoyenneté romaine, de la République à Caracalla: les cas de Thugga et Lepcis Magna [Université de Montréal]. https://doi.org/10.71781/9036