The Greatest Conflict of the Ancient World. The story of the Fall of Carthage was told and re-told by many historians of the Ancient World. It was a sweeping saga, dominated by the famous generals Hannibal and Scipio, but with a colourful supporting cast of treacherous chieftains, beautiful princesses, scheming politicians and tough professional warriors. Ancient writers also recognized that it was a turning point in history, setting the stage lor the Roman domination of the known world. From the early battles across Sicily to the legendary career of Hannibal and on to the final epic siege that resulted in the extermination of the Carthaginian people. Adrian Goldsworthy tells the story for a modern audience.

‘Brings to lucid life the three-round duel for control of the Mediterranean between Rome and her great African rival’ — BBC History magazine

古代世界最伟大的冲突。迦太基陷落的故事被古代世界的许多历史学家讲述和重述。这是一个波澜壮阔的传奇故事，由著名的将军汉尼拔和西庇阿主导，但也有丰富多彩的配角，包括奸诈的酋长、美丽的公主、阴险的政治家和强悍的职业战士。古代作家也认识到这是一个历史转折点，为罗马统治已知世界奠定了基础。从早期横跨西西里岛的战斗到汉尼拔的传奇生涯，再到最后导致迦太基人灭亡的史诗般的围攻。阿德里安-戈德斯沃西为现代观众讲述了这个故事。

将罗马和她伟大的非洲对手之间为控制地中海而进行的三轮决斗清晰地展现在人们面前。