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SamniteAny member of an ancient warlike tribe of the mountainous centre of southern Italy. The Samnites were probably related to the Sabines. Originally allies of Rome against the Gauls (354 BC), they later fought three wars against the Romans (343–341, 316–304, 298–290). Though defeated, the Samnites later helped Pyrrhus and Hannibal in their wars against Rome. They also fought in the Social War and unsuccessfully took part in the civil war against Sulla (82 BC). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| ; the humiliation under the Samnite yoke at Caudine Forks in 321 B. Northern Calabria) The Lucanians and Samnites defeat Alexander, king of Epirus (ca. The game will be set in Rome around 300 BC, a time when the Republic is powerful, but Roman enemies including the Carthaginians, Gauls, and Samnites threaten the fledgling imperial holdings. |
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