Author: Jim Peterson

Key Battles: Lake Trasimene The Battle of Lake Trasimene in 217 BCE stands as one of the most notable engagements of Hannibal’s campaign in Italy during the Second Punic War. Near the…

Scipio Africanus and the War’s Conclusion The Second Punic War, one of the most significant conflicts of the ancient world, saw its conclusion largely due to the strategic brilliance and tenacity of…

Economic and Social Consequences The aftermath of the Second Punic War had profound economic and social consequences for both Rome and Carthage. For Rome, the war resulted in significant territorial expansions and…

Carthage’s Revival and Rome’s Suspicion In the years following the Second Punic War, Carthage experienced a remarkable economic revival, despite the severe restrictions imposed by the Treaty of Zama. The Carthaginian spirit…

Siege of Carthage The Siege of Carthage, the centerpiece of the Third Punic War, was a brutal and drawn-out conflict that ultimately led to the complete destruction of the city. The siege…

Destruction and Annexation The destruction of Carthage and its subsequent annexation by Rome was a brutal and definitive end to the Third Punic War. After the Roman forces, led by Scipio Aemilianus,…

Rome’s New Order in Africa Following the destruction of Carthage, Rome established a new order in Africa that significantly reshaped the region’s political and economic landscape. The former Carthaginian territories were reorganized…