Classical Studies 3450E Lecture 9: Classical Studies 3450 Lecture Notes September 29 2017

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 3450E
• Professor: Debra Nousek

Document Summary

Roman expansion: first italy and then the world. Roman history up to now: shift from legend to historical period, historical record was either destroyed or there never was one. International agreement with a non-italic or greek community: conflicts with samnites. First samnite war: 343 341 bce, sidicini near capua is attacked by samnites, capuans appeal to rome, one of the first instances of a community appealing to the roman. Info is sketchy but the result is significant community for military assistance: roman foothold in campania, first foothold outside of latium, alliance with major campanian city, peace terms indicate a draw . September 29 2017: municipia created after 338 bce receive civitas sine suffragio", citizenship without the vote, second-class citizenship, local control, roman supervision, liable for military service for rome, socii, allies. Individual defensive alliances: rome controls military affairs, contribution of troops, foreign affairs.