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When the Romans expanded into central and southern Italy in the 4th and early 3rd century BC they turned the peoples who lived in these areas into allies who supplied soldiers who fought in auxiliary troops which supported the Roman legions at their own expense. It has been estimated that these allies provided 60% of the pool of military manpower available to Rome at the time. This was the biggest pool of military manpower in the Mediterranean and laid the foundation of Rome annexing most of the lands around the shores of this sea and through this, developing a great empire. It was also one of the key factors which enabled Rome to defeat the invasions of Italy by Pyrrhus (in the Pyrrhic War 275-270 BC) and Hannibal (in the Second Punic War (218-201 BC).
During the mentioned period Rome founded colonies around central and southern Italy at strategic points to strengthen her control. Through this Rome was also able to give land to the Roman poor. Rome also founded colonies when she conquered Gallia Cisalpina (northern Italy). Later Italy was the main area which was used to create colonies for the settlement of veterans. With the Marian reforms of the army in 107 BC soldiers were given a sixteen-year career (later it was extended tot twenty) and on discharge they were entitled to either a sizable lump sum of money or a plot of land to farm.
Italy became the heart of the Roman Empire. It became the most urbanised area of the empire and the hub of trade in the empire. Campania, the area near Naples, became heavily populated by the Romans and the favourite holiday area of the Roman rich.
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How did Latin become the dominant language in Rome?
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Where the Romans able to conquer all of Italy?
The Romans took Italy and conquered each piece of it a little at a time.
Where did the roman army return to after fighting the Celts?
The Celtic invasion captured Rome in 390 BCE. The threat of the Celts was a bogeman for three centuries - their territory extended into northern Italy, and they became part of Hannibal's invasion force in Italy in the late 3rd Century BCE. Julius Caesar squared this off in his campaigns against the Gauls (= Celts) 58- 51 BCE.
Where the Romans from greeke?
Were the Romans from Greece? No, they were from Rome, which is a city of Italy. Hence, Romans rather than Greeks.
What countries did the Romans invade in 265BC?
Italy
Who were the rulers of Italy before the Romans?
The Ethruscans ruled Italy before the Romans.
How did Latin become the dominant language in Rome?
Latin was the language of the ancient Romans. As the Romans expanded into Italy, they also brought their language with them.Latin was the language of the ancient Romans. As the Romans expanded into Italy, they also brought their language with them.Latin was the language of the ancient Romans. As the Romans expanded into Italy, they also brought their language with them.Latin was the language of the ancient Romans. As the Romans expanded into Italy, they also brought their language with them.Latin was the language of the ancient Romans. As the Romans expanded into Italy, they also brought their language with them.Latin was the language of the ancient Romans. As the Romans expanded into Italy, they also brought their language with them.Latin was the language of the ancient Romans. As the Romans expanded into Italy, they also brought their language with them.Latin was the language of the ancient Romans. As the Romans expanded into Italy, they also brought their language with them.Latin was the language of the ancient Romans. As the Romans expanded into Italy, they also brought their language with them.
When was Italy invaded by Romans?
Rome is "in" Italy.
Where the Romans able to conquer all of Italy?
The Romans took Italy and conquered each piece of it a little at a time.
Why did the Romans decide to conquer all of Italy.?
The Romans decided to conquer all of Italy because they wanted to expand their empire.
What civilization in Italy did the Romans replace as they grew in power?
The Etruscans are the civilization that was replaced by the Romans. They lost their power to the Romans in Italy around the 6th Century BC.
Where did the early Romans come from?
Italy.
Where did the roman army return to after fighting the Celts?
The Celtic invasion captured Rome in 390 BCE. The threat of the Celts was a bogeman for three centuries - their territory extended into northern Italy, and they became part of Hannibal's invasion force in Italy in the late 3rd Century BCE. Julius Caesar squared this off in his campaigns against the Gauls (= Celts) 58- 51 BCE.
Where the Romans from greeke?
Were the Romans from Greece? No, they were from Rome, which is a city of Italy. Hence, Romans rather than Greeks.
What countries did the Romans invade in 265BC?
Italy
What civilization in Italy did the Romans replace?
etruscans!
When was Italy found and who found it?
I think it was the romans...
