06 - Early Rome, from the Foundation of the City to its Destruction by the Gauls by Wilhelm Ihne

In this engaging scholarly work, historian Wilhelm Ihne explores the fascinating early history of Rome, tracing its journey from legendary founders and kings to the establishment of the Republic and the dramatic invasion by the Gauls in 390 B.C. Ihne poignantly states, No great state known to history can be traced to such a small beginning as Rome. This book illustrates how Romes political institutions evolved through class conflict and compromise, ultimately shaping a state that, despite its modest beginnings, was destined to dominate the world. (Pamela Nagami, M.D.)