The First Punic War

by John Lazenby

Overview

The text provides a study of the longest continuous war in ancient history and the greatest naval conflict ever fought. It is intended for Roman history courses, academic and research libraries, and military history buffs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134214297
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/29/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

J. F. Lazenby Professor of Ancient History, University of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Table of Contents

Rome and Carthage; The evidence; The origins of the conflict; First steps in Sicily, 264--261; The creation of the Roman navy, 260--257; The invasion of Africa, 256--255; The war in Sicily, 255--249; Stalemate in Sicily.