Capture of Latin towns 56
Conclusion of the war 56

329. Conquest of the Volscian town of Privernum 56

Origin of the Second Samnite War 56

327. The Romans attack Palaeopolis and Neapolis 56

326-304. SECOND SAMNITE WAR 57
_First Period._
Roman arms successful 57
325. Quarrel between L. Papirius Dictator and Q. Fabius, his
master of the horse 57
321-315. _Second Period._
Success of the Samnites 57
321. Defeat of the Romans at the Caudine Forks by C. Pontius 68
Ignominious treaty rejected by the Romans 58
314-304. _Third Period._
Success of the Romans 58
311. War with the Etruscans 58
Defeat of the Etruscans 59
Defeat of the Samnites 59
304. Peace with Rome 59

300. Conquests of Rome in Central Italy 59

Coalition of Etruscans, Umbrians, and Samnites against Rome 59

298-290. THIRD SAMNITE WAR 59
295. Decisive battle of Sentinum 59
Self-sacrifice of the younger Decius 59
292. C. Pontius taken prisoner and put to death 59

CHAPTER IX.

FROM THE CONCLUSION OF THE SAMNITE WAR TO THE SUBJUGATION OF ITALY.
B.C. 290-265.

283. War with the Etruscans and Gauls 60

Battle of the Lake Vadimo 60

282. State of Magna Graecia 60

The Romans assist Thurii 60

Their fleet is attacked by the Tarentines 61

Roman embassy to Tarentum 61

281. War declared against the Tarentines 61