Societas Publicanorum is a historical book written by Ferdinand Kniep in 1896. The book discusses the ancient Roman tax collectors known as publicans, who were responsible for collecting taxes from the citizens of Rome. Kniep explores the history of publicans, their role in Roman society, and the methods they used to collect taxes. The book also delves into the political and economic impact of the publican system on Rome, as well as the controversies and conflicts that arose between publicans and the Roman government. Through detailed research and analysis, Kniep provides a fascinating and insightful look into the world of Roman taxation and the publicans who made it possible. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in Roman history, economics, and politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.