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The Birth of the Roman Republic
Tides of History
Interpreting Rome's Early History
Rome's early history, including the establishment of the Republic and figures like Tarquinius Superbus, is based on uncorroborated traditions and a blend of various independent sources. These sources, some early and some later inventions, were fused together in the first century BC. The narratives involved elements from Greek models, oral traditions, literary constructs, and historical events. The historian T. P. Wiseman concluded that the stories surrounding Rome's early history are a mix of traditions dating from different periods, making it challenging to determine the exact events of around 509 BC. The complexity and multiple influences in Rome's early history suggest a nuanced approach to understanding the origins of the Republic.
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