Carthage And The Carthaginians (1894)

by Reginald Bosworth Smith

Book Overview

Carthage and the Carthaginians is a historical book written by Reginald Bosworth Smith in 1894. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history, culture, and society of the ancient city-state of Carthage and its people, the Carthaginians. The book begins by discussing the origins of Carthage and its rise to power in the Mediterranean world. It then delves into the political, economic, and social structures of Carthaginian society, including their religion, art, and architecture. The author also explores the conflicts between Carthage and Rome, which ultimately led to the destruction of Carthage in 146 BC. Smith provides a detailed account of the Punic Wars and the strategies employed by both sides. Throughout the book, Smith draws upon a range of primary sources, including ancient texts, inscriptions, and archaeological evidence, to provide a vivid and detailed portrayal of Carthage and its people. Carthage and the Carthaginians is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history, particularly the history of the Mediterranean world. It provides a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important civilizations of the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104078260
• ISBN13: 9781104078263
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"