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Outlines of Roman History: Wars With Veii and Gauls
In this article you read how the Romans begin to reclaim and expand their influence throughout the Italian peninsula. The Gauls destroy Rome, but after their retreat, the Romans rebuild and continue extending their power.
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Outlines of Roman History: Conquest of Latium
Rome strengthens her position on the Italian peninsula, defeating her neighbors, and establishing a method of incorporating and governing colonies which she will use in her future expansion.
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United Nations of Roma Victrix: Gallic Sack of Rome
Find out how Romans hold out against the sacking, burning, and siege of their city by the barbarians from Gaul.
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Roman Conquest of Italy
Read at the end of this lecture about Pyrrhus and his war against the Romans and find out what a Pyrric Victory is. Rome demonstrates that it is becoming a force to be reckoned with.