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Laws of the Twelve Tables published in Rome. Now the laws of the 12 tables are about like our constitution today. It gave rights to the people.
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Originally Rome was ruled by Kings. However, in the year 509 BC the Monarchy was overthrown and the Roman Republic was established
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Tarquinius II began his reign.
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Pagan Babylon: 608-538 BC