
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.