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The Cambridge Ancient History: Rome and the Mediterranean, 218-133 B.C

The Cambridge Ancient History: Rome and the Mediterranean, 218-133 B.C

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Ancient RomeGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 1025530985
ISBN13: 9781025530987
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 916
Weight: 3.19
Height: 1.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Cambridge Ancient History / Vol. 8, Rome and the Mediterranean, 218-133 B.C provides a comprehensive scholarly examination of the pivotal period during which the Roman Republic ascended to dominance across the Mediterranean basin. Covering the crucial years between the outbreak of the Second Punic War and the era of the Gracchi, this volume explores the life-and-death struggle against Carthage and the subsequent expansion of Roman influence into the Hellenistic East.

Through meticulous analysis, the work details the military campaigns of legendary figures like Hannibal and Scipio Africanus, while also examining the significant socio-political shifts within Rome itself. The text includes in-depth treatments of the Macedonian and Syrian Wars, the administrative challenges of governing new provinces, and the complex cultural interactions between the Roman state and the Greek world. This volume serves as an essential resource for understanding the diplomatic, economic, and social forces that shaped classical antiquity during this transformative century.

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