11-06-2018, 09:00 PM
Because the Celts were not just another example of the ethnic diversity of the Italian peninsula, but rather the ultimate barbarian ‘Other,’ a group who had sacked Rome in 390 BC, were subject to genocidal campaigns in the 230s B.C.
Isn't too much strong? With some celtic tribes Rome lived without problems, with other tribes it engaged deadly wars. The discriminant was not "Celts or not celts", but how each celtic tribe reacted to Roman policies (and expansion).
Isn't too much strong? With some celtic tribes Rome lived without problems, with other tribes it engaged deadly wars. The discriminant was not "Celts or not celts", but how each celtic tribe reacted to Roman policies (and expansion).
