Tullus Hostilius becomes king and abandons Numa’s policy of peace; Conflict breaks out with Alba Longa; The Horatii fight the Curiatii Upon the death of Numa, who had left behing no successor, Tullus Hostilius was selected as king by the people and senate. He, holding in contempt most of the ways of Numa, eagerly strove … Continue reading Zonaras 7.6 Part I – Tullus Hostilius and the Horatii