Lucius Tarquinius consolidates his power among the senate and people: This opinion however, did not last. When Ancus Marcius died, Lucius Tarquinius did wrong by Marcius’ sons, and made the throne his own. When the senate and people were on the verge of selecting the sons of Marcius as their rulers, Tarquinius went to hold … Continue reading Zonaras 7.8 Part II: Lucius Tarquinius the Autocrat