Rome's Defeat

In the beginning of the fourth century that Roman victories accomplished over their neighbors elevate the city to a leading position in the region. Around 396 BC one of the highest value victory was the defeat of the city Veii. The conflict between Rome and Veii continues for a prolong time from the past without much success for either side. Finally, Rome eliminated the city-state of Veii, and by acquiring all their territory and population become very powerful player in the region. Nevertheless, this victory for Rome was accompanied by the defeat as well, during 387 BC raiding army of Gaul’s defeated the Roman army and enter the city of Rome. The Gaul tribes which originate from North and Central Europe did constant raids across the Apennines.
The cities of Northeast Etruria and the upper Tiber Valley were the most affected by them. Greeks and Romans for long will continue to regard Gaul’s as uncivilized, predatory and expansionistic. Roman historians will make the character of Marcus Furius Camillus, the hero of the final assault against Veii and again the leader who defeated the Gaul’s after they capture the city of Rome. As dictator, he was also credited with playing a central role of opening the highest offices to plebeians in 367 BC, a cornerstone, crucial point into the struggle of the orders. Because of his achievements he was regarded as a second founder of the city of Rome.