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King Pyrrhus of Epirus and a New Age of Mediterranean Politics

Tides of History

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The Shift to Cooperation: Rome and the Samnites in 290 BC

This chapter explores the 290 BC peace settlement that transformed the relationship between the Romans and the Samnite elites, emphasizing cooperation over conflict. It highlights how Rome's strategic alliances with local aristocracies facilitated military mobilization and wealth accumulation, paving the way for their expansion in Italy.

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