The Eagle and the Boy

Rome has chosen its first foreign-born king—but Lucius Tarquinius Priscus has no intention of simply preserving what came before. Through decisive victories over the Latins and Sabines, he secures Rome's place as the dominant power in central Italy before turning his attention to an even greater conquest: the city itself.From the first Circus Maximus to the beginnings of the Cloaca Maxima and the great Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus, Tarquinius launches the monumental projects that will transform Rome from a growing kingdom into the future capital of an empire.Yet while the king reshapes the city, destiny quietly unfolds within his own household. A mysterious child is marked by an impossible omen, convincing Queen Tanaquil that the gods have already chosen Rome's next great leader. As ambition, prophecy, and political intrigue collide, the reign of one of Rome's greatest builder-kings races toward a shocking betrayal that will forever change the course of Roman history.Experience the triumphs, engineering marvels, and assassination that usher in one of the most remarkable figures of the Roman monarchy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.