The history of the Fabii Maximii is in many ways that of the Roman Republic, and few families contributed more to the survival and success of Rome and for so many centuries. Serving the nation as soldiers, consuls, and writers, the Fabius family excelled in every area, reaching its height of affluence in the 5th century BC. Though the bloodline sank into obscurity in the early empire, the name still carried memories of great achievements past. In this historical detective work, Jeremiah McCall explores the facts and fables of the Republic's most distinguished family, while providing military and political contexts for their story.