“The force of circumstances… is stronger than even the strongest government”

— Theodor Mommsen

Vol. 1, Book II, Chapter 8. "Law. Religion. Military System. Economic Condition. Nationality"
The History of Rome - Volume 1
Context: The force of circumstances... is stronger than even the strongest government: the language and customs of the Latin people immediately shared (with Rome) its ascendancy in Italy, and already began to undermine the other Italian Nationalities.

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German classical scholar, historian, jurist, journalist, po… 1817–1903

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