The Fall of Carthage: The Punic Wars 265-146BC
“Adrian Goldsworthy is one of the best young historians writing today.” —John Keegan\ The Fall of Carthage was the greatest conflict of the ancient world, and thanks to one of the finest historians of our time, this sweeping saga comes to life anew for modern audiences. The cast of endlessly fascinating characters includes the generals Hannibal and Scipio, as well as treacherous chieftains, beautiful princesses, scheming politicians, and tough professional warriors.
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“Adrian Goldsworthy is one of the best young historians writing today.” —John KeeganThe Fall of Carthage was the greatest conflict of the ancient world, and thanks to one of the finest historians of our time, this sweeping saga comes to life anew for modern audiences. The cast of endlessly fascinating characters includes the generals Hannibal and Scipio, as well as treacherous chieftains, beautiful princesses, scheming politicians, and tough professional warriors.
List of maps7Preface9Introduction121The Opposing Sides25Part 1The First Punic War 264-241 BC2The Outbreak of War653The Land War764The War at Sea965The End128Part 2The Second Punic War 218-201 BC6Causes of the Second Punic War1437Invasion1678Cannae and the Crisis for Rome1979The War in Italy, 216-203 BC22210Spain, Macedonia and Sicily24511The Rise of Scipio, 210-205 BC26912Africa28613Rome, the Beginnings of Empire310Part 3The Third Punic War 149-146 BC14'Delenda Carthago'33115The Third Punic War34016The Legacy357Notes to the Text369Chronology392Appendix 1The Republican Political System400Appendix 2The Consular Army402Index403
