Original scientific paper

The command of Appius Claudius Centho in Illyricum

Feđa Milivojević ; Odsjek za povijest Filozofski fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci, Rijeka, Hrvatska

Abstract

Appius Claudius Centho, by then an experienced commander, was sent to Illyricum in 170 BC for fear that King Genthius would go to war with Rome. He held this position until the beginning of the last Illyrian war in 168 BC, when he was replaced by – in Croatian literature much better-known – Lucius Anicius Gallus. Livy’s comments on Claudius’ activities in Illyricum include a number of hitherto unanalyzed pieces of information indicating Rome’s efforts to secure its borders in Illyricum by deploying permanent garrisons there. The intention of this paper is to resolve some contradictions arising from different interpretations of isolated parts of Livy’s text and suggest a possible location of Claudius’ camp, the direction of his attack on Uscana and his possible new appointment upon his departure from Illyricum.

Keywords

Appius Claudius Centho; Illyricum; Lychnidus; Uscana; Third Macedonian War; Genthius

Hrčak ID:

311726

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/311726

Publication date:

19.12.2023.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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