There can be no doubt that the wars that followed the expulsion of the Tarquins, with the loss of territory that accompanied them, must have reduced
Latin Cities War Against Rome
King Tarquin himself, old as he was, rode in front of the Latins in full armor; and when he descried the Roman dictator marshalling his men, he rode
The First Roman Consuls
The temple on the Capitol which King Tarquin began had never yet been consecrated. Then Valerius and Horatius drew lots which should be the
Romans Organize Government
The new consuls filled up the senate to the proper number of three hundred; and the new senators were called "Conscripti," while the old members
Romans Revolt Against King
But it chanced that Sextus, the king's son, when he saw the fair Lucretia, was smitten with lustful passion; and a few days after he came again to
Romans Establish Republic
This series has eight easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: The King of Rome Builds His Temple.IntroductionHow the ancient Kingdom
Rome’s Regular Government Restored
Today's installment concludes The Decemvirate In Rome,our selection from A History of Rome by Henry G. Liddell published in 1855. For works
Legends of the Decemvirate
The Legend of Siccius Dentatus and The Legend of Virginai.Continuing The Decemvirate In Rome,our selection from A History of Rome by Henry G.
Council of Ten Replaces Rome’s Government
This supreme council of ten, or decemvirs, was first appointed in the year B.C. 450.Continuing The Decemvirate In Rome,our selection from A