Carthage Must Be Destroyed: The Rise and Fall of an Ancient Civilization

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Penguin Publishing Group, 21 juil. 2011 - 544 pages
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The first full-scale history of Hannibal's Carthage in decades and "a convincing and enthralling narrative." (The Economist )

Drawing on a wealth of new research, archaeologist, historian, and master storyteller Richard Miles resurrects the civilization that ancient Rome struggled so mightily to expunge. This monumental work charts the entirety of Carthage's history, from its origins among the Phoenician settlements of Lebanon to its apotheosis as a Mediterranean empire whose epic land-and-sea clash with Rome made a legend of Hannibal and shaped the course of Western history. Carthage Must Be Destroyed reintroduces readers to the ancient glory of a lost people and their generations-long struggle against an implacable enemy.

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Avis d'utilisateur  - Steve. g - Goodreads

liked it! A newish era for me and I enjoyed all the great details included. The Geo-politics, trades, the rising and waning states and the bickering rivalries. It really got interesting when young ... Consulter l'avis complet

Review: Carthage Must Be Destroyed: The Rise and Fall of an Ancient Civilization

Avis d'utilisateur  - Roland Bruno - Goodreads

The descriptions of battle taken from period sources were eminently fascinating. Highly recommended for someone wanting an in depth history of the Punic Wars and all things Carthaginian. Only for the dedicated audience. Consulter l'avis complet

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À propos de l'auteur (2011)

Richard Miles teaches ancient history at the University of Sydney and is a Fellow-Commoner of Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge. He has written widely on Punic, Roman, and Vandal North Africa and has directed archaeological excavations in Carthage and Rome. He divides his time between Sydney, Australia, and Cambridge, England.

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