Rapporti romano-latini nel V sec. a.C. Possibile riconsiderare il ruolo di Roma?

Rapporti romano-latini nel V sec. a.C. Possibile riconsiderare il ruolo di Roma?

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After the downfall of the monarchy in Rome some patricians gentes established a new aristocratic regime, this new-born republic saw immediately a tough beginning starting a series of war Collections with its neighbours, such as the Sabin, the Etruscans and the Latin League.Among all of this rivals the city of Rome started a collaboration with the Latin League after a glorious victory at the Lake Regillus and the foedus assianum.From now on the ancient historians saw the history of the Latins as the one of a subordinate people and Rome as the only power in the region.

Now a days the critics diverge from this interpretation but never with a strong position against Rome, who is seen on equal Knee Support terms with the Latins but hardly ever as a subordinate partner in the alliance.Therefore, this paper will try to cast a light on the power dynamic between the two partners by analysing some passages of our sources regarding the auxiliary forces enlisted in the Roman army.