On the Population and Property Census of Provinces in Roman Empire
In the Roman empire,the state's revenue mainly came from the direct tax collected from the provinces.In order to lay the foundation for the collection of the direct tax,Augustus took census on population and property of the provinces as a rule.The census was led by the central government and conducted by the provincial government as well as the local magistrates,the provincial people declared their family members and property,and the contents of their registration were recorded,compiled and kept in file.The nature of the census in the provinces was a means of controlling the tax resources,especially the land and the people,legally.It is revealed that the state not only recognized but also protected the private property and its changes.In a sense,the census played a great role in tax collection and the administration of the social and economy in provinces.
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