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The Rest Is HistoryCarthage vs. RomeFeb 29, 2024

424. Carthage vs. Rome: Total War (Part 4)

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I love the mercenary war. I love Salambo, which I did at university.

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In the third century BC, a clash which had been brewing for centuries finally erupted: Rome, the ruthless imperialist upstart dominating Italy, against Carthage, the ancient but sinister apex predator of the Mediterranean. The conflict sparked in Messina in 263 BC, and went on for over two decades, as the fortunes of both powers rose and fell. Rome’s superior, land-based army proved the perfect match to the Carthaginians’ maritime might, though both forces rapidly adapted to the expertise of their foe. By 250 BC, Carthage was embattled and flailing, and in need of a hero, to restore the fate of Carthage, and ensure her survival… Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the outbreak of the First Punic War, in which history’s greatest rivalry, Rome vs Carthage, finally came to blows. As the established power of Carthage was challenged by the rise of a new contender in Rome, but could either live in a world where the other survived? *The Rest Is History LIVE in 2024* Tom and Dominic are back onstage this summer, at Hampton Court Palace in London! Buy your tickets here: therestishistory.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett
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For: Readers interested in historical fiction and military history
Key quote: “I love the mercenary war. I love Salambo, which I did at university.”
The host discusses the brutal nature of the mercenary war depicted in Flaubert's 'Salambo', highlighting the extreme violence and the political dynamics at play. The mention of the book serves to illustrate the historical context and the atrocities committed during this conflict.
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