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.Chronicle of the Roman Republic: The Rulers of Ancient Rome from Romulus to Augustus (Chronicles)

by: Philip Matyszak

2003-04
The early history of Rome was a big mystery to me. I could recall some of the names and deeds of the early mythological kings, but when it came to the Early Republic I was at a loss when the subject wasn't about Lucius Brutus or Cincinnatus. This book helped introduce me to the key players of this period.

Rather than being a narrative history of the Republic, this book covers the biographies of some of the great and lesser known politicians and generals of the years 753 BC to 31 BC. It starts with a look at Rome's founder, the mythological hero Romulus, and ends with a look at Octavian, the man who would become Emperor Augustus.

The book is divided into four sections - The Age of Kings 753-509 BC; Founders of the Republic ... Read More:
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