Hannibal's Dynasty: Power and Politics in the Western Mediterranean, 247-183 BC
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Review
Although Hannibal's Dynasty naturally revolves to a great extent about the life and campaigns of the great Carthaginian commander, the theme of the volume is much broader, focusing on the influence of the so-called Barcid family and their kinsmen on the politics of Carthage and the Mediterranean world during the third century before the Christian era. Hoyos presents a balanced view of Romano-punic relations, providing a more nuanced look at the politics and motivations of prominent leaders on both sides than is usually the case in works on the project, and has some fresh appraisals of the military skills of Hannibal and a host of other generals at the same time..
-NYMAS Review, 2003
Book Description
Hannibal's family dominated Carthage and its empire in Africa and Spain for the last forty years of the 3rd century BC. His father Hamilcar Barca created a powerful empire; Hamilcar's son-in-law Hasdrubal developed it in the face of Roman opposition, and Hannibal and his two brothers led it to its apogee, posing a critical threat to Rome before Carthage's final catastrophic defeat.
Dexter Hoyos shows how the aristocratic Barcid family won dominance in the free republic of Carthage, and how they exploited family connections to lead Carthage to greatness at home and abroad.
Accessible and enlightening, Hannibal's Dynasty provides the full story of Carthage's achievement, going beyond the usual focus on Hannibal and military matters alone to look at a wide range of political and diplomatic issues too.
Hannibal's Dynasty: Power and Politics in the Western Mediterranean, 247-183 BC,Dexter Hoyos,Routledge,041529911X,Ancient - General,Ancient - Rome,Classics,History,History - General History,History: World,Ancient Egypt,Ancient Rome,European history: BCE to c 500 CE,History / Ancient / General,World history: BCE to c 500 CE
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