Topic

Samnite War, Third

Subject Conflict 298 BCE – 290 BCE

At the turn of the century, the Samnites decide that they have tired of peace, and again try to thwart Roman domination of Italy.

The Third Samnite War is the last desperate attempt of the Samnites to remain independent.

They persuade the Etruscans, Umbrians, and Gauls to join them.