The 3rd Punic War is a collection of four books from a series of thirty-nine books titled The Histories, authored by Polybius. The books that cover The 3rd Punic War are books 36 through 39. In book 36, Polybius covers the negotiations of surrender between the Romans and Carthaginians. In book 37, Polybius gives his views of how the Romans have become obsessed with power and control, then he jumps to his 1st hand account of structuring a peace deal between the Achaeans and the Romans. Book 38, covers dialogue between the Carthaginian General Hasdrubal, the Numidian King Gullussa, and the Roman General Scipio. Lastly, in book 39 covers the fall of the city of Carthage.
Polybius was a Greek statesman and historian born in Arcadia, Greece. Polybius was the son of a wealthy Greek named Lycortas. Polybius became in involved in public affairs at an early age. Polybius was promoted to General of a Calvary unit in the Achaean League at the age of 30. He …show more content…
I believe Polybius was a creditable historian. I do not believe that he was present during the 1st two Punic Wars. I feel he conducted his research through interviews of 1st hand eyewitness. Then he summoned to witness the burning of Carthage in the 3rd Punic War.
The Punic Wars were important in history because those were the three wars that transformed Rome’s military into a world power. During the 1st Punic War, Rome had a weak navy, but after facing Carthage at sea, the developed a navy, one that would equal their forces land. Rome’s military gained a lot of experience from fighting Hannibal and the Carthaginians. Hannibal is considered one of the greatest military minds that ever lived. After facing defeat at Cannae in the 2nd Punic War.
The Romans learned how to overcome Hannibal and his war elephants.
Then finally, with the defeat of Carthage in 146 BCE, the Romans had cemented themselves as the sole rulers of the Mediterranean
Polybius was a Greek statesman and historian born in Arcadia, Greece. Polybius was the son of a wealthy Greek named Lycortas. Polybius became in involved in public affairs at an early age. Polybius was promoted to General of a Calvary unit in the Achaean League at the age of 30. He …show more content…
I believe Polybius was a creditable historian. I do not believe that he was present during the 1st two Punic Wars. I feel he conducted his research through interviews of 1st hand eyewitness. Then he summoned to witness the burning of Carthage in the 3rd Punic War.
The Punic Wars were important in history because those were the three wars that transformed Rome’s military into a world power. During the 1st Punic War, Rome had a weak navy, but after facing Carthage at sea, the developed a navy, one that would equal their forces land. Rome’s military gained a lot of experience from fighting Hannibal and the Carthaginians. Hannibal is considered one of the greatest military minds that ever lived. After facing defeat at Cannae in the 2nd Punic War.
The Romans learned how to overcome Hannibal and his war elephants.
Then finally, with the defeat of Carthage in 146 BCE, the Romans had cemented themselves as the sole rulers of the Mediterranean