Explains how the decisions of the Carthaginian general and other famous historical figures can reveal why people overcome or succumb to failure, sharing advice about understanding human behavior and pursuing personal success.
"A history of the Punic Wars intended for all audiences"-- "To say the Punic Wars (264-146 BC) were a turning point in world history is a vast understatement. This bloody and protracted conflict pitted two flourishing Mediterranean powers against one another, leaving one an unr…
The fall of Carthage: the Punic Wars 265-146 BC
"The struggle between Rome and Carthage in the Punic Wars was arguably the greatest and most desperate conflict of Antiquity. The forces involved and the casualties suffered by both sides were far greater than in any wars fought before the modern era, while the eventual outcome …
Exploratio investigates how intelligence was gathered and handled in the Roman Empire, in the long term to help formulate strategy and in the short term for tactical reasons. Austin and Rankov discuss who gathered it and for whom, and how it grew in sophistication and accuracy o…