Background: The ambitious and resentful Mettius of Alban sought to turn Rome's allies against the great City. ... The tales Brutus speaks enrage the citizens. ... Mettius is drawn between two chariots and mutilated before his troops. ... Assessment: The history of civilized people being as short as it is, relatively speaking, at the time of Livy's publishment, Romans were at a loss for the expectations of a great society. Through these stories and tales, an understanding of what became most important to these early peoples becomes clear. ...

• Word Count: 1291
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School