Carthage Must Be Destroyed: The Rise and Fall of an Ancient Civilization by Rich

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Carthage Must Be Destroyed by Richard Miles In an epic series of battles, the mighty empires of Carthage and Rome vied for supremacy of Mediterranean - before the Carthaginians finally buckled and their great capital city was razed to the ground, burning for six days and nights, its inhabitants slaughtered or enslaved. This title charts one of the bloodiest dramas of the Ancient World. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The great epic of the Ancient World comes to lifeThe story of Carthage is one of the great epics of the Ancient World. And yet, thanks to the ruthlessness and brutality of the Roman destruction of the city under Scipio in 146 BC, we know relatively little about the city- its foundation, its expansion, its way of life, its literature and gods. Carthage has to all intents and purposes been driven to the margins of history. A tale of battles and empire-building, of bitter rivalry and destruction - and a great civilisation whose role in shaping European culture and history has, until now, been largely ignored. Notes A vibrant history of the rise and fall of the ancient civilisation of Carthage, and the bloody and savage battles with Rome. The Carthaginians finally get their due Financial Times Author Biography Richard Miles is Professor of Classics at the University of Sydney and a Fellow of Trinity Hall, Cambridge University. He has written widely on Punic, Roman and Vandal North Africa and has directed archaeological excavations in Carthage and Rome. He is also the author of Ancient Worlds (Allen Lane, October 2010) and the presenter and writer of the series Ancient Worlds for BBC2. Review Mr. Miles has skilfully fused the works of ancient historians such as Polybius and Livy, a wide range of modern studies and recent archaeological research to create a convincing and enthralling narrative * The Economist *Richard Miless Carthage Must be Destroyed is a refreshing addition to the debate -- Philip Parker * Financial Times *This is a lively and compelling, chronological account of Carthage from its Phoenician foundation to its reception in Emperor Augustuss Rome -- Paul Cartledge * Literary Review *Richard Miles tells this story with tremendous élan, combining the best of modern scholarship with narrative pace and energy. It is a superb achievement, a model for all such endeavours. He is even better on the little-known background to this tale -- Peter Jones * Telegraph *The dramatic story of these events is set out in gripping detail * The Scotsman *A fine, sweeping survey of the rise and fall of an empire and a glimpse into the diversity of the ancient world ... Richard Miles is ... concerned with the wider context ... and his book is all the more valuable for that * Wall Street Journal * Review Text Mr. Miles has skilfully fused the works of ancient historians such as Polybius and Livy, a wide range of modern studies and recent archaeological research to create a convincing and enthralling narrative Review Quote Mr. Miles has skilfully fused the works of ancient historians such as Polybius and Livy, a wide range of modern studies and recent archaeological research to create a convincing and enthralling narrative Details ISBN0141018097 Author Richard Miles Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2011 ISBN-10 0141018097 ISBN-13 9780141018096 Format Paperback Media Book Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Subtitle The Rise and Fall of an Ancient Civilization Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations col. Illustrations, maps DEWEY 939.73 Language English Pages 544 Publication Date 2011-02-24 Short Title Carthage Must Be Destroyed UK Release Date 2011-02-24 Audience General NZ Release Date 2011-05-01 AU Release Date 2011-05-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:36121458;

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