The Carthaginian Empire (Latitude and Longitude Series)

Why did the once-glorious Carthaginian Empire collapse after more than 700 years of prosperity, and what important lessons can its rise and fall teach later generations? To answer these questions, British modern historian Alfred J. Church carefully examined a wealth of historical sources, tracing the fragments of history left by the former master of the Mediterranean to complete this account of Carthage. After years of painstaking research, he meticulously reconstructed Carthage as it once was and detailed its entire history, from its founding and rise to its eventual fall. He also explored Carthaginian culture and the national character of the Phoenicians, while bringing to life the image of the valiant Carthaginian general Hannibal. The result is an authoritative work for readers wishing to study and learn about Carthaginian history.