To return to the war between Rome and Carthage, we must regard its first cause as being the indignation of Hamilcar surnamed Barcas, the actual father of Hannibal. Continue reading “The causes of the Hannibalic War”
The causes of the Hannibalic War
Romans vs Carthaginians; the end of the war for the possession of Sicily
But Fortune, however, like a good umpire, unexpectedly shifted the scene and changed the nature of the contest, confining both in a narrower field, where the struggle grew even more desperate. The Romans, as I said, had garrisons at Eryx on the summit of the mountain and at the foot. Hamilcar now seized the town which lies between (244 B.C.) the summit and the spot at the foot where the garrison was. Continue reading “Romans vs Carthaginians; the end of the war for the possession of Sicily”
“One wise counsel conquers many hands” – Regulus’ instructive defeat against the Carthaginians
The Carthaginians, having thus been twice defeated, shortly before at sea and now on land, in both cases owing to no lack of bravery in their troops, but owing to the incompetence of their commanders, had now fallen into a thoroughly difficult position. Continue reading ““One wise counsel conquers many hands” – Regulus’ instructive defeat against the Carthaginians”
Rome vs Carthage; the Romans sail towards Libya
Here we present selected excerpts from Polybius’ book ‘The Histories‘ (The Loeb Classical Library). Continue reading “Rome vs Carthage; the Romans sail towards Libya”
The first war between Rome and Carthage for the possession of Sicily – Battle of Agrigentum
Here we present selected excerpts from Polybius’ book ‘The Histories‘ (The Loeb Classical Library). Continue reading “The first war between Rome and Carthage for the possession of Sicily – Battle of Agrigentum”
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