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400
The Romans begin expanding the Empire, beginning the conquest of the peninsula.
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500
Rome becomes the most important city in central Italy
At the same time, it rebells against the Etruscans and Latins. -
500
Rome is independent of the Etruscans
Facilitated by the loss of the Etruscans to the Greeks -
Period: 500 to Mar 22, 600
The Etruscans capture large portions of Italy, including Rome
Corsica is also conquered -
Mar 22, 650
Rome is established as a city, not just a series of villages
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Period: to
The Etruscans settle the Italian Peninsula
No one really knows where they came from.