The development of Rome under Servius

Aim: to understand how Servius Tullius changed Rome

Think back to the last 2 ascensions to the throne (Tarquinius and Servius):

What was controversial about them?

A man of many changes

• He ruled for 44 years and did a lot to Rome in that time.

• Annotate your timeline of Servius’ deeds and actions.

• Mark on Military, civic and religious changes.

• Write a summary of Servius’ CHARACTER at the bottom. Make sure you support it!

How does Servius compare to other kings?

• Think about his actions and his character.

• How does he compare to he predecessors?

• Think about character and deeds.

• Create a mind map with Servius in the middle.

• All statements MUST be supported with specific examples!

SERVIUS TULLIUS

ROMULUS

Numa

Hostillius

Comparison pointsComparison points

What does Livy say?

Servius Tullius had ruled forty-four years, so well that even a good and moderate successor would have found it hard to emulate him. But there was this to enhance his renown, that just and lawful kingship perished with him. Yet, mild and moderate though his sway was, some writers state that he had intended to resign it (and become a republic), as being a government by one man…

Picking it a part• What is Livy saying about

Servius as a king?

• What is Livy saying about the idea of kings?

• What do we think is coming next?