(The word slave is thought to have derived from later centuries when so many Slavs were enslaved.) These were called Servile Wars, from the Roman word for slaves. During bad times or because of particularly harsh treatment, slave rebellions occurred. The conditions under which slaves worked and the treatment they received varied widely. Slaves obtained through conquest were a major component of the Roman economy, doing most of the common labor and many professional tasks as well. Once you've defeated most of their forces, use Scouts to find the last few. If you find yourself with extra wood, building a Dock to the south will let you fish, and you can send Triremes upriver to deal some damage. Convert all Armored Elephants, and kill everything else. When you make your move, you should have Long Swordsmen or Legions, Cavalry, Ballistae or Helepolises, and a few Priests. Research Writing, so you'll see the attacks on Italy and build up your forces accordingly. Luckily, not all of it will attack at once - most of it will stay back in their base, and move slowly.
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