Wednesday, September 16, 2009

When? The Beginning of the Empire of Rome


753 BC- Romulus and Remus founded Rome, Romulus kills Remus
509 BC- After turmoil under King Tarqunius Superbus, the aristocrats decide that a Democratically chosen ruler will lead Rome
406 BC- Roman soldiers decide to attack instead of being attacked, like in the past. They won, after 10 years, over Veii.
390 BC- Gaul takes over Rome and only leaves when payed huge amounts of gold.
343-341 BC- Rome wins in the First Samnite Battle.
340-338 BC- Latin states under Rome's control started to revolt, and the Roman army silenced them through force. They did, however, offer citizenship to the people in most countries under their control.
326-324 BC- In the Second Samnite War, the Roman soldiers have many casualties, but in the end, they win over the Samnites once again.
298-290 BC- The Samnites try, and fail, one more time to beat Rome in the Third Samnite War. The form alliances with the Gauls, Etruscans, and Umbrians, but Rome is still victorious.

http://www.history.co.uk/shows/rome-rise-and-fall-of-an-empire/season-1/timeline.html


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