CLCV 2902 : HIST 2904 -.docx
15 Jul 2014
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Romulus & remus: details of history are very obscure, last king expelled in 509, politics, cultures and war to the end of the 4th c/beginnings of 3rd. Politics and war closely connected: changes in politics/society driven by conflicts. Aricia and ardea in 444: rome took advantage confiscated territory. Tactic used to resolve dispute and take advantage: etruscans, in 437: veii, conflict via salaria. Strategic route which cut campania from etruria: veii used city of fidanae, just north of rome. On the via to control this important route. Too close to the city of rome: romans very aggressive. Attack fidenae then veii: siege of veii: legendary, 10 years (sound familiar?) no , part of conflict: 406-396: military emergency, extraordinary appointment of dictator, m. Result: veii sacked and territory and people annexed to roman state. First 390-380: traumatic: semi-mythical event: gallic leader brennus beat etruscans, romans, rome captured party, 358-54: gauls returned, 347: back for round 3.
