The Punic Wars by Adrian Goldsworthy
A sweeping narrative and analysis of the three wars between Rome and Carthage that transformed the ancient Mediterranean, tracing their origins in commercial rivalry and colonial competition, the dramatic campaigns and commanders—most notably Hannibal’s Italian campaign and the Roman response under Scipio—and the political, social, and military consequences for both states. The book combines vivid battlefield description with examination of naval power, logistics, diplomacy, and the shifting strategies that determined outcomes, while weighing the reliability of ancient sources and modern interpretations. It shows how the conflict reshaped Roman institutions and imperial trajectory, led to the destruction of Carthaginian power, and set the stage for Roman domination of the Mediterranean world.
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- 2000
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- British
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- English
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