Discuss in detail the history of Rome from the Latins founders– (include the story of Lucretia)– the Roman Republic (res republica), the Empire, the fall of Rome, Constantine I and the Byzantine Empire (“New Rome”).

In your essay exam include and DISCUSS the following elements:

o The geopolitical location of the first settlement of the Latins, the founders of Rome
o Roman models of government and its political organization since it was founded
o Social order
o The essence of Roman identity (their concept of merit, virtue, female chastity and family honor (include the story of Julia)
o Mos maiorum
o Pater Familias, and his rights over family members, including the clients
o Roman law (The 12 tablets)
o Gender relations
o Vestal Virgins and their role in the religious and socio-political context of Rome.
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