The Rome Foundation

Augusto Fraschetti delves into the legends surrounding the origins, foundation, and early history of Rome, as well as the significance that the Romans placed on these legends and how they utilized them. Between 1000 BC and 650 BC, a collection of small, isolated groups of thatched huts on the hills of Rome transformed into a vast and intricate city, showcasing its wealth and power through monumental buildings and expansive public spaces. This dramatic shift was attributed to two conflicting foundation myths - one involving the Trojan exile Aeneas and the other focusing on the wolf-raised twins Romulus and Remus. These legends held great importance in Roman culture, occupying the minds of Roman historians for generations and serving as a central theme in Roman literature. Over the past two centuries, archaeologists have extensively studied the foundation era of Rome, uncovering previously unknown information and constructing a coherent narrative of the city's early history. Professor Fraschetti examines this archaeological evidence and its correlation with the traditional legends, Roman historical accounts, and modern scholarly research. Through his analysis, he presents the most plausible account of Rome's origins and its ascent to regional dominance.

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