The First Punic War : A military history

by: Lazenby, J.F.

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The First Punic War : a military history
Author:J. F. Lazenby

The First Punic War (264-241 BC) was the longest continuous war in ancient history, and arguably one of the most important. Fought between Carthage and Rome, it marks the point at which Rome ceased to be an essentially Italian power and became one of the great powers of the Mediterranean world. However, despite its importance this is the first major study in English to be devoted entirely to it. One reason for this apparent neglect of the war may be the comparative lack of evidence, but as the author demonstrates, a closer look reveals rich and varied source material. Based on a detailed analysis of the ancient literary sources, but drawing on archaeological evidence where relevant, the author presents us with the fullest account we have of the greatest naval war ever fought. Unashamedly a narrative history, The First Punic War is an important addition to our knowledge of the emergence of the Roman Empire and as a work of military history it will become the standard history of the war. In addition it provides a fascinating case-study in historical detective work which raises fundamental questions about the nature of such evidence. This much needed and engaging book will be widely welcomed by scholars and students of ancient history and by the military enthusiast.

Contents:
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.

Subjects:
264-241 B.C
Eerste Punische oorlog
Guerre punique, 1re, 264-241 av. J.-C
Punic War, 1st, 264-241 B.C
Punischer Krieg
Roman Empire
Rome Foreign relations Republic, 265-30 B.C
Rome History, Military Republic, 265-30 B.C
Wars History, B.C.509-B.C.27

xvii, 205 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm

The First Punic War : A military history

by: Lazenby, J.F.

• ISBN-13: 9781857281361 / 978-1-85728-136-1
• ISBN-03: 1857281365 / 1-85728-136-5
• UCL Press, London, 1996

Price: 36,80 EURO

1 copy in stock