The Fall of Carthage: The Punic Wars 265-146Bc

Adrian Goldsworthy

Cassell P L C, 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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Review: The Fall of Carthage

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 ...

Review: The Fall of Carthage

User Review  - Markdienekes - Goodreads

A great book, one of the best general accounts of the wars - not the most detailed, but I highly recommend this one!

About the author

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.

Bibliographic information

• Title: The Fall of Carthage: The Punic Wars 265-146Bc; A Phoenix paperback; Cassell Military Paperbacks Series
• Author: Adrian Goldsworthy
• Edition: illustrated, reprint
• Publisher: Cassell P L C, 2003
• ISBN: 0304366420, 9780304366422
• Length: 412 pages
• Subjects: History / Ancient / Rome; History / Europe / Western; History / Military / General