| Book | Description |
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| 1 | The Founding of Rome. |
| 2 | The seven legendary Roman Kings.Cassius dio 47 Cassius dio book 50Cassius dio 57Cassius dio roman historyCassius dio domitianThe rape of Lucretia and her suicide, the Overthrow of the Roman monarchy and the shift towards a Republic. |
| 3 | The early Roman Republic. |
| 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. Wars with the Volsci, Etruscans, Aequi, and Sabines, and the treason of Coriolanus.Cassius dio roman historyThe Laws of the Twelve Tables. |
| 6 | The creation of the offices of consular tribune and of censor. Wars with the Etruscans, Faliscans, & with Veii. |
| 7 | War with the Gauls & Latins.Cassius dio cleopatra 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 domitianThe 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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