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T.J. Cornell recounts his version of the rise of Rome in this fully documented analysis. His study offers controversial answers to major questions such as Rome's relations with the Etruscans, the conflict between patricians and plebeians, the causes of Roman imperialism and growth of a slave-based economy.--[book cover]

Includes bibliographical references (pages 472-491) and index

Introduction: the evidence -- The pre-Roman background -- The origins of Rome -- The rise of the city-state -- Traditional history: kings, queens, events and dates -- The myth of 'Etruscan Rome' -- The reforms of Servius Tullius -- The power of Rome in the sixth century -- The beginnings of the Roman Republic -- Patricians and plebeians -- The twelve tables -- Wars and external relations, 509-345 BC -- The emancipation of the PLEBS -- The Roman conquest of Italy -- Rome in the age of the Italian wars

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