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  1. Italian Peninsula

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    Ancient Political Geographies
    The political history of the peninsula is inseparable from the rise of the city-state of Rome. Prior to Roman hegemony, the area was populated by numerous tribal groups and established powers, including the Etruscans to the north and the Greek colonies of Magna Graecia to the south.
    The expansion of Roman influence during the 2nd Century BCE involved systematic [annexation](/entries/…

  2. Samnite Wars

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    Aftermath and Legacy
    The conclusion of the Third Samnite War in 290 BCE effectively ended the Samnite threat to Roman hegemony in central and southern Italy. The resulting treaties imposed harsh penalties, including the forced settlement of large numbers of loyal Roman veterans (often former Latin allies) onto newly cleared Apennine lands, significantly alteri…