Julius Nepos: The Last Western Roman Emperor's Rise and Fall

by: roman-empire.ne Nov 03 2023

Rome's Founding

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Two founding legends exist, Romulus and Remus and Aeneas, which complement each other.

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Wolf and Shepherd

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From Exile to Empire

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Divine Signs

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Boundaries and Betrayal

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Aeneas the hero from the Trojan wars, played a significant role in Roman founding myths.

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War, and Triumph

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Bridging the Gap

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Rome had early advantages due to its location and influences from Greeks and Etruscans.

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