Author Description

""The Roman Colleges of Artificers"" is a historical book written by Albert G. Mackey. The book describes the ancient Roman system of guilds and professional associations, known as ""collegia"". These collegia were composed of skilled workers and craftsmen who were organized into specialized groups based on their trades. Mackey explores the origins of these collegia, their organization, and the role they played in Roman society. He also examines the legal framework that governed these associations and the relationships they had with the state. The book provides a detailed look at the inner workings of the Roman economy and the important contributions made by these skilled workers to the development of Roman civilization. Overall, ""The Roman Colleges of Artificers"" is a fascinating exploration of an important aspect of ancient Roman society and its impact on the world today.THIS 52 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: History of Freemasonry Part 2, by Albert G. Mackey. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076613489X.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.