Kings of Rome
The Early Kings of Rome
In the earliest years of Rome and only then Rome was ruled by kings. Read about these men who ruled before the period of the Roman Republic.
Early Rome and the Issue of Kings
An overview of how the Romans handled problems of imperial succession.
Study Questions on the Early Kings of Rome
Now that you have learned about the seven kings, see if you can answer these questions. They may also help guide you in your study of the rest of ancient Roman history.
Dictators
Glossary entry on Roman dictators.
Livy Book I
In the first book of his history, Livy describes the period of the Roman kings.
Tullius Hostilius
Tullus Hostilius was the 3rd of the 7 kings of Rome.
Power in Early Rome
The basic unit of ancient Rome was the family headed by a father who had life and death power over his dependents. This arrangement was repeated in the overarching political structures, where it was moderated by the voice of the people.
Ancus Martius
Ancus Martius was the 4th king of Rome.
The Roman Senate and Senators According to Livy
Livy shows the role of senators in the early years of Rome, both the monarchy and the Republic.
Interregnum
The interregnum was the period between kings.
Names of the Roman Tribes
Information on the increasing numbers of the tribes and a list of the names of the Roman tribes with their abbreviations.
Legal Status in the Roman World
Many of Rome's laws and customs have their roots in the ages of the kings of Rome and in the Twelve Tables, which have been reconstructed for the reader.