The Punic Wars

The Punic Wars

by Brian Caven

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The Punic Wars Book Details

War:

Punic Wars

Perspective:

Commanders

Biography:

No

Region:

Europe

Page Count:

322

Published Date:

1992

ISBN13:

9780880298926

The Punic Wars Book Description

Brian Caven identifies the causes of the Punic Wars, recounts their turbulent events and describes their social and political background. He traces the successes and reversals in the fortunes of these two mighty protagonists throughout the land an sea battles in which the rival armies and fleets clashed with one another in Sicily, Italy, Spain, Greece, and Africa. He also discusses the abilities of some of the great generals of history, including Hannibal and the Scipios.