The First Samnite War (343-341 BC)
The article is devoted to the first stage of the military confrontation between Rome and the Samnite Federation. The war between the two sides was local in nature, but it was the beginning of a new phase in the development of the territorial expansion of Rome. At the same time, the question of the historicity of this war itself is debatable. The main goal of this work is to consider the most problematic issues that cast doubt on the very existence of war. Among the tasks are: identifying the prerequisites and causes of the war, considering the main events, as well as determining the historicity of the appeal of the Campanians to Rome. In conclusion, the results, consequences and significance of the war are analyzed.