Ancus Marcius

The fourth king of Rome, Ancus Marcius, was originally a peaceful and skilled solider but while in war with Latin he is known to have instituted what is now known by the romans as war (The Conquered). These ways of war are declared in Livy: The Roman Way of Declaring War. Though the romans followed these ways of war until the fall of Rome the Livy: The Roman Way of Declaring War did have some downsides. The ways of declaring war can be better understood by what is it, what flaws it has, and who the author behind the document is. Livy: The Roman Way of Declaring War is a document created by Ancus Marcuis. The document was created in 650 BCE in Rome…

Sabines in order to keep a peaceful reign for 40 years. There were 6 more kings succeeding Romulus. Preceding Romulus was Numa Pompilius (715-673 BC), who was elected from the Sabine Town of Cures. Numa was known as the “a man of peace who established Roman religion.”(Beard) Numa most importantly give his people a pontifex, someone that the public can consult about problems in the city or for advice. After Numa Pompilius was Tullus Hostilius (673-642 BC), during whose reign a war erupted…

After the legendary foundation by Romulus,[21] Rome was ruled for a period of 244 years by a monarchical system, initially with sovereigns of Latin and Sabine origin, later by Etruscan kings. The tradition handed down seven kings: Romulus, Numa Pompilius, Tullus Hostilius, Ancus Marcius, Tarquinius Priscus, Servius Tullius and Tarquinius Superbus.[21] In 509 BC the Romans expelled the last king from their city and established an oligarchic republic. Rome then began a period characterized by…

area that was surrounded by the government buildings. A well delivered funeral eulogy by a young politician or a male Roman citizen who is interested in politics would be an opportunity to publicize themselves which could help with their political career. An example of a Eulogy delivered in ancient Rome was when Julius Ceasar was young and he delivered a Eulogy for his Aunt Julia around 68BC. This Eulogy was known as the ‘Laudatio luilae amitae’. Julius Caesar had delivered a long memorable…