War With The Sabines
In 506 BC, the Sabines attacked Rome. While his brother Marcus was Consul, Publicola participated in two Roman victories which repelled the invasion. The people rewarded Publicola with a house on the Palatine Hill.
In 505 BC, the Latin League and the Sabines threatened Rome with a large army. Although diplomatic negotiations were halted, Publicola meddled in the inner politics of the Sabines by assisting Attius Clausus. With Publicola's help, he moved into Rome with 5,000 Sabines. He was made a citizen with the name Appius Claudius, and made founder of the Claudii. When the Sabines attempted to besiege Rome, Publicola successfully commanded the army, anticipating their movements and thwarting their plans. Then he invaded and conquered the Sabine nation.
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