One thing the Roman republic seems to have learnt (perhaps even from Coriolanus) is how to use family ties to prevent unwanted conflicts by taking hostages. Children of subdued peoples, perhaps sons of their chiefs, were apparently taken and brought up as Romans. They could be executed if their people attacked Rome, and when returned to their people (perhaps in exchange for more hostages) they might spread Roman values or awe of Rome. Of course, there was also the possibility that these hostages would use their inside knowledge to turn on Romans. In any case, that approach might be another factor in Rome's empire-building.
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