Suetonius's "The Twelve Caesars", Translated by Lucretius: Volume 1

The Twelve Colonies of Ancient Rome, known as the Suetonian Colonies, were a group of settlements established by the Roman Republic in the 2nd and 1st centuries BC. These settlements were located in strategic areas of the Mediterranean and served as an important part of Rome's expansionist policy. The colonies provided Rome with a base for trading, military action, and cultural exchange with the indigenous peoples of the region. In addition to the colonies, the Romans also established a number of cities, fortifications, and roads in the area to further their control. The Twelve Colonies of the Suetonian era are remembered as a crucial part of Rome's history and its legacy still influences the Mediterranean region today.