The Punic Wars: Rome, Carthage and the Struggle for the MediterraneanThe Punic Wars (264-146BC) sprang from a mighty power struggle between two ancient civilisations - the trading empire of Carthage and the military confedoration of Rome. It was a period of astonishing human misfortune, lasting over a period of 118 years and resulting in the radical depletion of Rome's population and resources and the complete annihilation of Carthage. All this took place more than 2,000 years ago, yet, as Nigel Bagnall's comprehensive history demonstrates, the ancient conflict is remarkable for its contemporary revelance. |
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The Punic wars: Rome, Carthage, and the struggle for the Mediterranean
Avis d'utilisateur - Not Available - Book VerdictThe Punic Wars, which lasted from 264 to 146 B.C., transformed Rome from a small, loosely aligned federation into a Mediterranean superpower. It's a story worth retelling, but because the wars ... Consulter l'avis complet
Table des matières
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The Gallic Invasion 241220 BC | 127 |
The Illyrian Expeditions 229227 BC | 135 |
The Conquest of Spain 237219 BC | 142 |
The Destruction of Carthage 149146 BC | 313 |
Epilogue | 321 |
Select Bibliography | 336 |
Autres éditions - Tout afficher
The Punic Wars: Rome, Carthage and the Struggle for the Mediterranean Nigel Bagnall Aucun aperçu disponible - 1999 |
The Punic Wars: Rome, Carthage, and the Struggle for the Mediterranean Nigel Bagnall Aucun aperçu disponible - 2005 |
