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The Fall of Carthage

by Adrian Goldsworthy

First published 2003

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4.5(1,113)

This history of the Punic Wars follows the long struggle between Rome and Carthage for power in the western Mediterranean. It covers the naval war over Sicily, Hannibal’s invasion of Italy and the final Roman destruction of Carthage in 146 BC.

The book treats the conflict as a contest of states, commanders and resources rather than a single duel between Hannibal and Rome. It examines strategic adaptation, political endurance and the way victory over Carthage transformed Rome’s future ambitions.

Historical Periods

First Punic War264–241 BCE Battle of Cannae216 BCE Siege of Carthage149–146 BCE Carthage814–146 BCE

Genres

Court & Political Fiction

Historical people

Hannibal247–c. 183 BCE Scipio Africanusc. 236–c. 183 BCE Scipio Aemilianus186 BCE–130 BCE

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