Topic
Samnite War, Second, or Great
Subject Conflict
327 BCE – 304 BCE
In 327, war breaks out again between Samnite hill people and those on Campania's plain.
The Samnites establish a garrison in Neapolis — a city inhabited by Greeks.
Again people of the plain seek Rome's assistance, and again Rome goes to war against the Samnites.
Cite this entry
Moran, J. (n.d.). Samnite War, Second, or Great. History Atlas. Retrieved 15 September 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/topics/samnite-war-second-or-great/
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