The Punic Wars (World History, #0)

The Punic Wars were a monumental struggle for supremacy in the ancient Mediterranean, fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 to 146 BCE. Across three devastating wars, these rival powers clashed in a conflict that would determine the future balance of power in the Western world and propel Rome toward imperial dominance.

This book offers a clear and engaging overview of the First, Second, and Third Punic Wars. It explores Rome's unexpected rise as a naval power, Hannibal Barca's legendary ...