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  • The Punic Wars 265-146BC
  • Written by: Adrian Goldsworthy
  • Narrated by: Derek Perkins
  • Length: 16 hrs and 26 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (53 ratings)

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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 had far-reaching consequences for the history of the Western World, namely the ascendancy of Rome. 

An epic of war and battle, this is also the story of famous generals and leaders: Hannibal, Fabius Maximus, Scipio Africanus, and his grandson Scipio Aemilianus, who would finally bring down the walls of Carthage.

©2000 Adrian Goldsworthy (P)2018 Tantor
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It's a basic outline of the 3 Punic wars

it's a basic outline of the Pubic wars without the details or anecdotes I was looking for.

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Great summation of Hannibal Barca's time period

Even if you're only interested in Hannibal Barca, this broad examination of the Punic Wars is necessary. By seeing all sides of the conflict - you can truly understand the context the man existed in & appreciate his accomplishments. Can also pick up on subtle details about various cultures/people's of the time - who hold lessons for today. Because author has combined key elements of various primary sources...you get a good foundation. This makes you more confident in pursuing the primary sources on this subject (that can be heavy detailed - and possibly overwhelming if you don't have the foundation this book provides). Final note, despite British narrators being hard to understand sometimes - this one spoke clearly, had good flow, & an authoritative voice.

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Great book!

Fun book to listen to! Great book for anyone looking to learn of the Punic Wars

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Perfect Punic War Book

Captivating book that reads like a historical epic. Leaves you wanting more! Highly recommend this if you are interested in early Roman history.

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Well written and narrated

Comparatively short, well written and fairly objective history of wars between Rome and Carthage. An excellent basic read to expand on. Well narrated.

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A good overview based on ancient sources

This is a solid introduction to the Punic Wars. It is firmly based in the ancient sources that survive, which are frequently referred to and evaluated for their reliability. If the present work focuses on battles at the expense of social and cultural considerations, the same is true of Livy and the other sources. Few details are too small for Goldsworthy’s scrutiny, and yet these nowhere hamper the narrative or cloud the big picture. The author is also to be commended for discussing all three Punic Wars together, as well as all the theatres of each war, in such a way that they do not become confused in the reader’s mind. Finally, this book is written for the educated public, and is readily accessible to that audience.

Perkins reads the book well, with a clear, natural and fluid style. His pronunciation of Greek and Latin words is inconsistent, however, and he even mistakes some English words, pronouncing ‘stades’, for example, as a disyllable. Notwithstanding these small errors, the quality of the reading is high, and still pleasant to the ear even after an hour or more of listening.

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