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| 1 | The Founding of Rome.Cassius dio book 45 |
| 2 | The seven legendary Roman Kings. The rape of Lucretia and her suicide, the Overthrow of the Roman monarchy and the shift towards a Republic. |
| 3 | The early Roman Republic.
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| 4 | Internal strife between plebes and patricians. Roman dictator is established as a concept and office. |
| 5 | The Conflict of the Orders, paused during times of crisis.Cassius dio biography book of lifeWars with the Volsci, Etruscans, Aequi, and Sabines, and the treason of Coriolanus. The Laws of the Twelve Tables. |
| 6 | The creation of the offices of consular tribune and of censor. Wars with the Etruscans, Faliscans, & with Veii.Cassius dio biography book Cassius dio biography bookCassius dio biography book of lifeCassius dio biography book of loveCassius dio book 58Cassius dio book 45 |
| 7 | War with the Gauls & Latins. The Capitol besieged. Failed coup of Marcus Manlius Capitolinus. Camillus serves several terms as dictator. |
| 8 | War is fought with the Samnites and with Capua.Cassius dio book 58The people's debts are annulled by the tribunes. |
| 9 | War is fought with Tarentum and Epirus. Epirus is led by King P
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