A Brief History of Carthage Joshua Jared Scott

Rome decides Carthage, which had long ago ceased to be a threat, must be destroyed. Following a siege of several years, the city falls.

The Second Punic War shifts to North Africa, and Carthage is forced to negotiate a surrender. Under an enforced peace, Carthage shifts its focus to trade becoming wealthy and prosperous.

The war in Italy shifts away from great battles to sieges and skirmishes. Efforts to retake Sicily fail. Spain falls.

Hannibal scores his greatest victories at Lake Trasimene and Cannae.

Hannibal crosses the Alps and defeats the Romans at the River Po and Trebia.

The Mercenary War and betrayal by Rome.