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Carthage And The Carthaginians
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Β Unveil the grandeur and tragedy of one of the ancient world's most formidable powers in Reginald Bosworth Smith's masterful Carthage And The Carthaginians. With scholarly rigor and engaging prose, Smith chronicles the rise of Carthage from a modest Phoenician colony to a mighty empire rivaling Rome itself. Through epic battles, legendary figures like Hannibal, and the economic might of a seafaring people, Smith brings to life the drama of a civilization whose clash with Rome would alter history forever. He delves into the culture, governance, military innovations, and ultimate downfall of Carthage, offering readers both sweeping narratives and thoughtful analysis. Far from dry history, Smith's vivid style captures the passion, ambition, and tragedy that defined Carthaginian life. This compelling work is perfect for lovers of ancient history, military strategy, and stories of civilizations lost yet never forgotten.Β
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Table of contents
- Title page
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- DEDICATION.
- PREFACE.
- LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS, MAPS, AND PLANS.
- CHAPTER I. β CARTHAGE.
- CHAPTER II. β CARTHAGE AND SICILY. β (735-310 B.C.)
- CHAPTER III. β CARTHAGE AND ROME. β (753-278 B.C.)
- CHAPTER IV. β FIRST PUNIC WAR. β (264-241 B.C.)
- CHAPTER V. β FIRST ROMAN FLEET. BATTLES OF MYLΓ AND ECNOMUS. β (262-256 B.C.)
- CHAPTER VI. β INVASION OF AFRICA. REGULUS AND XANTHIPPUS. β (256-250 B.C.)
- CHAPTER VII. β HAMILCAR BARCA AND THE SIEGE OF LILYBΓUM. β (B.C. 250-241.)
- CHAPTER VIII. β HAMILCAR BARCA AND THE MERCENARY WAR. β (B.C. 241-238.)
- CHAPTER IX. β HAMILCAR BARCA IN AFRICA AND SPAIN. β (B.C. 238-219.)
- CHAPTER X. β SECOND PUNIC WAR. β (B.C. 218-201.)
- CHAPTER XI. β BATTLES OF TREBBIA AND TRASIMENE. β (B.C. 218-217.)
- CHAPTER XII. β HANNIBAL OVERRUNS CENTRAL ITALY. β (B.C. 217-216.)
- CHAPTER XIII. β BATTLE OF CANNΓ. CHARACTER OF HANNIBAL. β (B.C. 216.)
- CHAPTER XIV. β REVOLT OF CAPUA. SIEGE OF SYRACUSE. β (B.C. 216-212.)
- CHAPTER XV. β SIEGE OF CAPUA AND HANNIBALβS MARCH ON ROME. β (212-208 B.C.)
- CHAPTER XVI. β BATTLE OF THE METAURUS. β (207 B.C.)
- CHAPTER XVII. β P. CORNELIUS SCIPIO. β (210-206 B.C.)
- CHAPTER XVIII. β THE WAR IN AFRICA. BATTLE OF ZAMA. β (206-202 B.C.)
- CHAPTER XIX. β CARTHAGE AT THE MERCY OF ROME. β (201-150 B.C.)
- CHAPTER XX. β DESTRUCTION OF CARTHAGE. β (149-146 B.C.)
- CHAPTER XXI. β CARTHAGE AS IT IS.