The Battle of the Allia River

In the 121st year of the republic of Rome and 365th year of the city, Rome was being ruled by Military Tribunes, who had the power of consuls, called Consular Tribunes. There were 6 of these military powers, 3 from the Fabii Clan. This clan originated as the envoys of Clusium, a Etruscan city, who at the time were being pressured by the Gauls, a northern tribe, to hand over territory. The city of Clusium, needing urgent help, sent the envoys to Rome, who was the strongest city in the area. The Gauls threatened to fight for the territory if it was not handed over willingly. When Rome asked…