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In the early 20th century, the term was reclaimed by the in the UK. This organization sought to provide "really useful knowledge" for the working class independent of university control. What Did the Romans Eat? Part 2: Plebs' Food

: To gain leverage, the plebeians used a tactic similar to a modern general strike, where they would abandon the city en masse. This forced the patricians to negotiate, as the plebs provided the essential labor, food, and military manpower for Rome. In the early 20th century, the term was

In early Rome, the population was divided into two main hereditary groups: In the early 20th century