This second edition examines all aspects of Roman history, and contains a new introduction, three new chapters and updated bibliographies.

"A history of the Punic Wars intended for all audiences"--

Hannibal invaded Italy with the hope of raising widespread rebellions among Rome's subordinate allies. Yet even after crushing the Roman army at Cannae, he was

The epic struggle between Carthage and Rome, two of the superpowers of the ancient world, is most famous for land battles in Italy, on the Iberian peninsula and