This article explains how early government of the Roman city-state evolved. The foundation of the government under the Roman Republic was established during the Roman monarchy.

The Etruscans influenced not only the government of the Roman monarchy, but also the religious practices, and early architecture.

This e-textbook outlines the creation of the Roman Empire, and how it transformed Roman government, society, economy, and culture.

This article gives a description of the important later Etruscan kings. The history is still based on legend, but the influence of the Etruscan people can be seen in the development of Rome.