A description of organization of the Roman army, set up in the 6th century BC, by the Etruscan king, Servius Tullius. This was the basis of the army through the Republic.

The strength of the organization of the Roman army was the key to its success. Read about the composition of the army, Roman military strategy, and weaponry. The road system allowed the army to reach every part of Italy easily.

Read about the exciting and futile attempt by Carthage to resist capture and destruction by the Romans in the Third Punic War.

In William Morey's 1901 textbook, this section considers the dispute between Marius and Sulla, resulting in a civil war.