The text provides a study of the longest continuous war in ancient history and the greatest naval conflict ever fought. It is intended for Roman history courses, academic and research libraries, and military history buffs.
J. F. Lazenby Professor of Ancient History, University of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Innehållsförteckning
Rome and Carthage; The evidence; The origins of the conflict; First steps in Sicily, 264--261; The creation of the Roman navy, 260--257; The invasion of Africa, 256--255; The war in Sicily, 255--249; Stalemate in Sicily.
