| Description |
1 online resource (xxvi, 286 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Series |
History of warfare, 1385-7827 ; v. 45 |
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History of warfare ; v. 45. 1385-7827
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| Contents |
Gisco -- The army of Sicily -- Politics, policies and politicians at Carthage -- The army of Sicily at Carthage -- Sicca -- The talks at Tunes -- Mutiny -- Libya revolts -- Hanno in charge -- Hamilcar trapped -- 'The Libyans' -- Enter Naravas -- Sardinia rebels -- The killing of Gisco -- Disasters and defections -- The siege of Carthage -- The Saw -- The crosses at Tunes -- Hamilcar and Hanno -- Mathos' end -- Victory and humiliation -- A balance- sheet -- Polybius and other sources |
| Summary |
A major rebellion against Carthage of mercenary troops and oppressed North African subjects almost ended her existence, a story vividly recorded by the historian Polybius. This title reconstructs what happened and why |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-281) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
HISTORY -- Ancient -- General.
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Oorlogen.
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Carthage (Extinct city) -- History
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Carthage (Extinct city) -- History, Military
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Tunisia -- Carthage (Extinct city)
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Carthago.
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| Genre/Form |
History
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Military history
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789047421924 |
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9047421922 |
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