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The Rise of Rome: From Myth to Empire
Exploring the legendary founding myth of Rome by Romulus and Remus, contrasting it with historical evidence, leading to the establishment of the city. Delving into Rome's transition from a kingdom to a republic, marked by the expulsion of King Tarkwiniya Saburbus after the rape of Laquisha. Tracing Rome's growth politically and geographically, from a small city-state to a vast empire, through conflicts, conquests, and the rise of key figures like Julius Caesar and Octavian.
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