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- ISBN 9781846039584
- Weight: 240g
- Dimensions: 180 x 244mm
- Publication Date: 10 Sep 2010
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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By the outbreak of the First Carthaginian War, Carthage controlled the whole coast of northern Africa.
At first, the core of the Carthaginian armies was made up of armed citizens, backed by levies from tributary allies and foreign mercenaries. Later, the mercenaries would become the backbone of these armies. This book explores the heterogeneous mixture of races within the Carthaginian forces, and discusses their clothing, equipment and weaponry.
It details their tactical deployment and covers the campaign experiences of the great general Hannibal, who inflicted a number of defeats on Rome, before his eventual defeat at the battle of Zama in 202 BC.
Dr Nic Fields started his career as a biochemist before joining the Royal Marines. After the military, he completed a BA and PhD in ancient history at the University of Newcastle. He was assistant director at the British School at Athens, Greece, and then a lecturer in ancient history at the University of Edinburgh. Nic is now a freelance author and researcher.
Steve Noon attended art college in Cornwall and since 1985 has worked as a professional artist. Steve has provided award-winning illustrations for the publishers Dorling Kindersley, where his interest in historical illustration began.
