The Kingdom unit covers the founding of Rome by Romulus and Remus, and the kings from Numa Pompilius to the exile of the Tarquins. (800 to 510 B.C.)
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The Kingdom unit covers the founding of Rome by Romulus and Remus, and the kings from Numa Pompilius to the exile of the Tarquins. (800 to 510 B.C.) |
These pages, along with the reading assignments
suggested below, provide most
of the information required to prepare for
Kingdom of Rome review questions.
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| Introduction to Ancient Rome |
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| Kingdom of Rome — Summary of Events |
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| Kingdom of Rome — Characters |
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| Timeline of Rome — 800 to 500 B.C. |
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| Wars and Battles of Ancient Rome |
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| Historical Maps — Central Italy |
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| Outline Maps — Central Italy |
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| Introduction to Ancient Rome — Lecture Notes |
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| Kingdom of Rome — Lecture Notes |
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| Kingdom of Rome — Homework Questions |
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These books are included in the FIAT LUX Ancient Rome App and can be opened by clicking on the book cover. We recommend completing two core reading assignments for Kingdom of Rome before reviewing study questions.
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Famous Men of Rome by John Haaren 96 credits
Attractive biographical sketches of twenty-eight of the most prominent characters in the history of ancient Rome, from its founding to its fall. Includes most of the best known characters from the kingdom and republic of Rome, as well as the most prominent personages from the imperial age. Each story is told in a clear, simple manner, and is well calculated to awaken and stimulate the youthful imagination. 7 chapters: Romulus to Mucius the Left-handed |
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Story of the Romans by Helene Guerber 114 credits
This elementary history of Rome presents short stories of the great heroes, mythical and historical, from Aeneas and the founding of Rome to the fall of the western empire. Around the famous characters of Rome are graphically grouped the great events with which their names will forever stand connected. Vivid descriptions bring to life the events narrated, making history attractive to the young, and awakening their enthusiasm for further reading and study. 27 chapters: First Settlers to The Twin Gods |
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Story of Rome by Mary Macgregor 201 credits
A vivid account of the story of Rome from the earliest times to the death of Augustus, retold for children, chronicling the birth of a city and its growth through storm and struggle to become a great world empire. Gives short accounts of battles and campaigns, and of the men who expanded the borders of the Roman empire to include all lands bordering the Mediterranean Sea. 25 chapters: Lady Roma to Divine Twins |
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Aeneid for Boys and Girls by Alfred J. Church 59 credits
This story recounts the fascinating tale of Aeneas, the legendary ancestor of Romulus, who escaped from the burning city of Troy and wandered the Mediterranean for years before settling in Italy. His adventures once arriving in Latium are no less interesting since he must fight the jealous suitor Turnus for the hand of the princess Lavinia. Patterned after the Iliad and the Odyssey, the Aeneid was described in an epic poem by Virgil to glorify the imperial city of Rome. Entire book |
These supplemental selections are not included in the FIAT LUX app,
but can be accessed online at the Heritage History website. See the
Book Summaries
page for details about these and other books in the
Ancient Rome collection.
| Church - Stories from Ancient Rome | The Beginnings of a State to A Life and Death Struggle (2) |
| Harding - The City of the Seven seven | The Peninsula of Italy to Stories of Mucius and Cloella (6) |
| Tappan - The Story of the Roman People | Legends of the Kings to Tarquinius Trys to Return (3) |
| Morris - Historical Tales: Roman | How Rome Was Founded to The Battle of Lake Regillus (9) |
| Church - Stories From Livy | Romulus and Numa to Lars Porsenna (7) |
| Kaufman - Our Young Folks' Plutarch | Romulus to Publicola (3) |
| Abbott - Romulus | entire book |