History of Rome

  • 753 BCE

    Monarchy

    In the middle of the eighth century B.C. the towns in the center regrouped on the Palatine Hill and organized themselves as a monarchy.
  • 509 BCE

    Republic

    In the year 509 B.C. the aristocratic families of Rome, with the support of the people, put an end to the last Etruscan king. It was controlled by the patricians.
  • 27 BCE

    Empire

    In the year 47 B.C. After the civil war, Julio Cesar seized power under the title of dictator. Later he left his empire to his adoptive son Octavio.