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The Fall of Carthage:

The Punic Wars 265-146Bc
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6 Reviews
Cassell Military, 2003 - History - 412 pages
“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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User Review  - Themistocles - Goodreads

Meticulous, cautious, analytical and... dry as the Mojave. This is how history used to be written decades back. Unless you're a scholar chances are it'll make you yawn. Get [i]Ghosts of the Cannae[/i] instead. Read full review

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User Review  - Bas Kreuger - Goodreads

A bit of a mixed feeling after reading this book. Goldsworthy's "Caesar" was a very good book, this is merely a good book. Why? In Caesar he gets much closer to the person Caesar, both because more is ... Read full review

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About the author (2003)

Adrian Goldsworthy has a doctorate from Oxford University. His first book, The Roman Army at War, was recognised by John Keegan, the distinguished military historian, as an exceptionally impressive work. Dr Goldsworthy's book in The Cassell History of Warfare series has also been widely recognised as exceptional in opening the history of Roman warfare to the general reader. Dr Goldsworthy lives in Penarth, South Glamorgan.

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TitleThe Fall of Carthage: The Punic Wars 265-146Bc
A Phoenix paperback
Cassell Military Paperbacks
AuthorAdrian Goldsworthy
Editionillustrated, reprint
PublisherCassell Military, 2003
ISBN0304366420, 9780304366422
Length412 pages
Subjects ›  › 

History / Ancient / Rome
History / Europe / Western
History / Military / General
  
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