The punic wars by goldsworthy, adrian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. About the author 2003 adrian goldsworthy has a doctorate from oxford university. Goldsworthy presents a clean and concise analysis of the three punic wars which beset rome and carthage in the 3rd and 2nd centuries bc. Adrian goldsworthy has 32 books on goodreads with 685 ratings. Goldsworthy has written several historical works on ancient rome, especially the roman army, and nine novels. The book concentrates on all the punic wars between carthage and rome. I know you were looking for primary sources so you can also look at adrian goldsworthy s bibliography to get a better idea of where to look. His books include the punic wars, and the volume on roman warfare in john keegans cassell history of warfare series.
I enjoyed this book, immensely and although i have known the punic wars from high school, this is the first time i read them consecutively, in a single book. Most books on the punic wars deal only with the second one the one with hannibal and the elephants crossing the alps. But books like this are read by a tiny audiencehard to say how big, but i would be shocked if more than ten thousand people had read this book. The punic wars by adrian goldsworthy june 30, 2001 on. For the most part, goldsworthy does a good job summarizing and explaining the battles and movements of forces, as well as the disagreements between scholars about the exact. Moreover he shows how more than a few times rome was on the brink of defeat and just how they were able to turn the tables. The punic wars were a series of three wars fought between rome and carthage from 264 bc to 146 bc. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the fall of carthage. Buy a cheap copy of the punic wars book by adrian goldsworthy.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. I really enjoy it because it covers all three punic wars and is a very comprehensive account of the entirety of the struggle between the two cities. The punic wars cassell military trade books authors. This was the word the romans used for the carthaginians, due to their phoenician ancestry the main cause of the punic wars was the clash of interests. The punic wars 265146bc ebook written by adrian goldsworthy. A fascinating book for anyone interested in military history and the long period that covered the three rome vs. Adrian goldsworthy attended westbourne school, penarth. The punic wars has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. This conflict was fought between the states of carthage and rome, two powerful states in this period. This book was originally published under the title the punic wars, which i think better describes the book than the fall of carthage because the book is about all three of the punic wars. The punic wars 265146 bc by adrian goldsworthy online at alibris. The punic wars 265146bc by adrian goldsworthy in djvu, doc, txt download e book. This was the word the romans used for the carthaginians, due to their phoenician ancestry. The punic wars were a series of conflicts fought between rome and carthage between 264 and 146 bc.
The history of the punic wars between rome and carthage is well worth knowing and goldsworthy tells it well. A history of the last ten years of hannibals campaign in italy, after the most famous victories had already been won, and he had won over large areas of southern italy. The punic wars 265146bc by adrian goldsworthy in djvu, doc, txt download ebook. He then read ancient and modern history at st johns college, oxford, completing a d.
That dissertation laid the foundation of his first book, the roman army at war 100 bc ad 200. The punic wars 265146bc adrian goldsworthy ebook the greatest conflict of antiquity, the struggle for supremacy between rome and carthage. The book is pitched just right, at a level of great engagement with history for public consumption thorough enough to be professional and offer an academically rigorous deconstruction of the punic wars, but also accessible enough for newcomers to understand, with goldsworthy taking the time to clearly explain key concepts about how warfare and. This recent book is short, just two hundred pages, but aspires to. John keegan the fall of carthage was the greatest conflict of the ancient world, and thanks to one of the finest historians of our time, this sweeping saga comes to life anew for modern audiences. But books like this are read by a tiny audiencehard to say how big, but i would be shocked if more than ten thousand people had read this book, and it is by a known author. Punic wars simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jun 30, 2001 the punic wars or the fall of carthage, in the british edition is a military history, detailing both specific battles and the general strategy of the three punic wars. The punic wars by adrian goldsworthy june 30, 2001. Nov 27, 2018 the struggle between rome and carthage in the punic wars was arguably the greatest and most desperate conflict of antiquity. The author didnt appear to be biased towards either side. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Great book, lots of details on the punic wars, of course, but written in a fluid manner with lots of color on life at the time. They were probably the largest wars in the ancient world.
Punic warsfall of carthage has been also published in spanish, swedish, portuguese and dutch. The first punic war was a bit dry, but the hannibalic engagements are as enthralling as any historic event, perhaps aside from alexander, but not by much. There is not much to quibble about with this book, presenting as it does one of the best studies of all there conflicts out there. The roman army at war 100 bc ad 200 oup, 1996 roman warfare cassell, 2000 isbn 0304352659.
The punic wars book by adrian goldsworthy half price books. The punic wars book by adrian goldsworthy thriftbooks. The punic wars by adrian goldsworthy 2002, paperback for. Adrian goldsworthy is primarily known for lengthy, but highly readable, volumes on roman history, such as augustus and the punic wars. The book more than lives up to its glowing cover blurb from the great military historian john keegan and, in fact, reminds one of his own work as mr. In general, the three wars are well narrated, and goldsworthy makes sure to consider all the available versions of each battle, whether maritime or terrestrial. The punic wars by adrian goldsworthy, is a fantastic look at the punic wars three wars between the city states turned empires from the mid 200 bc to the mid 100s bc. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Oct 09, 2003 in general, the three wars are well narrated, and goldsworthy makes sure to consider all the available versions of each battle, whether maritime or terrestrial. The story of the fall of carthage was told and retold by many historians of the ancient world.
My second book aimed at the more popular market, the punic wars drew on ideas developed while i was a junior research fellow. Books punic wars hannibals road, the second punic war in italy, 2203 bc, mike roberts. The forces involved and the casualties suffered by both sides were far greater than in any wars fought before the modern era, while the eventual outcome had far reaching consequences for the history of the western world, namely the ascendancy of rome. The punic wars 265146bc audiobook by adrian goldsworthy. It was a sweeping saga, dominated by the famous generals hannibal. Goldsworthy, a great author and historian provides the other side of history of the punic wars, the complexity of the politics and the battles fought. He has two sidelines, in massive reference works on the roman military, and in fiction about the romans. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The punic wars 265146bc cassell military paperbacks adrian goldsworthy download bok. The punic wars or the fall of carthage, in the british edition is a military history, detailing both specific battles and the general strategy of the three punic wars. A lot has been written about this war, and goldsworthy brings a new perspective on this notable period in history. What are the best books available about the punic wars. His books have been translated into more than a dozen languages and he has. In this book, adrian goldsworthy chronicles the wars that shaped the western world. Goldsworthy renders what might be confusing battle scenes with admirable clarity. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Goldsworthy was appointed a junior research fellow at cardiff. There are a few minor errors in the book, for example, the ancient sources make it clear that publius cornelius scipio aemilianus was the second son of aemilius paullus, not the fourth. The term punic comes from the latin word punicus or poenicus. Buy the punic wars by adrian goldsworthy online at alibris. All in all, hes a busy guy, and i buy every new book he writes.
Punic wars fall of carthage has been also published in spanish, swedish, portuguese and dutch. The punic wars by adrian goldsworthy, scipio africanus. Buy the punic wars cassell military trade books 1st edition by adrian goldsworthy isbn. An impressive new historian of roman warfarehighly praised by joh. The struggle between rome and carthage in the punic wars was arguably the greatest and most desperate conflict of antiquity. His first book, the roman army at war was recognised by john keegan as an. Adrian goldsworthy is a highlyregarded young british historian and, on the basis of his immensely readable punic wars, its easy to see why. Buy the punic wars new edition by goldsworthy, adrian isbn. The term punic comes from the latin word punicus or poenicus, meaning carthaginian, with reference to the carthaginians phoenician ancestry the main cause of the punic wars was the conflicts of. Punic wars by adrian goldsworthy fantastic fiction. The punic wars adrian goldsworthy the worthy house.
Adrian goldsworthy is one of the best young historians writing today. The punic wars the punic wars delivers a detailed account of one of the most significant conflicts in history. Phil in ancient military history from oxford university in 1994. The punic wars book by adrian goldsworthy 2 available. About the author 2000 adrian goldsworthy has a doctorate from oxford university. See more ideas about books, punic wars and best history books. At the time, they were some of the largest wars that had ever taken place. The forces involved and the casualties suffered by both sides were far greater than in any wars fought before the modern era, while the eventual outcome had farreaching consequences for the history of the western world, namely the ascendancy of rome.
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