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By the time of the outbreak of the First Carthaginian War, Carthage controlled the whole coast of northern Africa from Cyrenaica to the Atlantic. At first, the nucleus of the Carthaginian armies was made up of citizens in arms, backed up by levies from tributary allies, and foreign mercenaries who over time would become the backbone of these armies. This book explores the heterogeneous mixture of races of the Carthaginian forces that clashed with Rome, and discusses their clothing, equipment and weaponry. It details their tactical deployment and covers the campaign experiences of the great general Hannibal, who inflicted a number of massive defeats on Rome at Lake Trasimene (217 BC) and Cannae (216 BC), before his eventual defeat at the battle of Zama in 202 BC.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-101846039584
ISBN-139781846039584
eBay Product ID (ePID)80569367
Product Key Features
Book TitleCarthaginian Warrior 264-146 BC
Number of Pages64 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2010
TopicMilitary / Ancient, Ancient / Rome, General, Historical
IllustratorNoon, Steve, Yes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorNic Fields
Book SeriesWarrior Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.2 in
Item Weight6.7 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"Through the use of detailed historical references this book give in-depth analysis of the Carthaginian warrior's daily life, from the experiences of his initial recruitment to his final battle ... The author includes archival photographs and vivid illustrations, plus specially commissioned full-color artwork depicting the soldiers, their equipment, uniforms and battle scenes." -- www.mataka.org (November 2010) "The author, Nic Fields, is a PhD in Ancient History and writes an interesting and concise history of the time." -- Greater Games Industry (Spring 2011), "Through the use of detailed historical references this book give in-depth analysis of the Carthaginian warrior's daily life, from the experiences of his initial recruitment to his final battle ... The author includes archival photographs and vivid illustrations, plus specially commissioned full-color artwork depicting the soldiers, their equipment, uniforms and battle scenes." -www.mataka.org (November 2010) "The author, Nic Fields, is a PhD in Ancient History and writes an interesting and concise history of the time." - Greater Games Industry ( Spring 2011), "Through the use of detailed historical references this book give in-depth analysis of the Carthaginian warriorrs"s daily life, from the experiences of his initial recruitment to his final battle ... The author includes archival photographs and vivid illustrations, plus specially commissioned full-color artwork depicting the soldiers, their equipment, uniforms and battle scenes." -www.mataka.org (November 2010)
Series Volume Number150
Dewey Decimal937.04
Table Of ContentIntroduction /Chronology of major events 264 - 146 BC /Carthage versus Rome /Recruitment /Equipment and appearance /On campaign /Experience of battle /Bibliography /Glossary and abbreviations/Index
SynopsisThe armies of Carthage were diverse, made up of men of various ethnic groups, military specializations, and even motivations. Whilst some were citizen soldiers fighting on behalf of their state, others were ruthless mercenaries who remained loyal only so long as they were paid. As the Punic Wars progressed and the merits of professional soldiers became appreciated, mercenaries became the backbone of Carthaginian armies. Backed up by detailed reference to historical sources, this book examines the life of a Carthaginian warrior, following his experiences from initial recruitment to final battle, and focusing on what he ate, the equipment he carried and the tactics he used on the battlefield. This in-depth analysis of warriors in daily life and battle is accompanied by archival photographs and vibrant illustrations from Steve Noon.