Classical Studies 2300 : Lecture 24 Early Rome.docx

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 2300
• Professor: Charles Stocking

Document Summary

Etruscan civilization existed from 700 bce incorporated into the roman republic in. Rome was the first italian state inherited from the etruscans. Mining and trade in metals led to etruscan expansion on the italian peninsula and surrounding areas. 540 bce battle of alalia between greeks, etruscans and carthignians, near the island of corsica: led to new distribution of power in the west mediterranean: 474 bce hiero (from syracuse) defeats the etruscans in the battle of cumae. Power struggles led to the etruscans loss of influence over the area of latium taken over by romans. By 1st century bce, rome has annexed all remaining etruscan territory. Etruscan sport and spectacle: greek gifts and roman roots. Influence of greek sports on etruscans francois vase: found in 1844 in an etruscan tomb in a cemetery in italy, dated to 570/560 bce, depicts the funeral games of patroclus.