ABSTRACT

The text provides a study of the longest continuous war in ancient history and the greatest naval conflict ever fought. It is intended for Roman history courses, academic and research libraries, and military history buffs.

chapter 1|10 pages

The evidence

chapter 2|20 pages

Rome and Carthage

chapter 3|12 pages

The origins of the war

chapter 4|18 pages

Early rounds

chapter 5|20 pages

The Romans wash their hands in the sea

chapter 6|16 pages

Ecnomus

chapter 7|14 pages

Regulus

chapter 8|12 pages

Of elements and elephants

chapter 9|20 pages

Carthage resurgent

chapter 10|18 pages

Shadow-boxing and knock-out

chapter 11|10 pages

Conclusions

chapter 12|6 pages

Epilogue