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Rising Tensions in Post-War Italy
- Rome viewed itself as Italy's master, leading to resentment among conquered populations like the Samnites and Etruscans.
- The Samnites, particularly, recognized Rome's imperial ambitions and the threat to their culture.
Renewed Samnite Resistance and Roman Response
- In 298 BC, Samnites resisted Roman incursions, leading to war and the deployment of four legions.
- Consuls Marcus Valerius and Publius Decius, son of the famed Decius, led the Roman forces, raiding Samnium.
Consular Disagreements and United Front
- Appius Claudius and Lucius Volumnius were elected consuls in 296 BC.
- Volumnius, assigned to Samnium, found the enemy in Etruria and joined Claudius there despite initial resistance.