The Punic Wars were the result of rising tension between Rome and Carthage. The most controversial war of the Punic Wars was the Third Punic War (149-146 B.C.). The third war was the result of the Carthaginian Empire declaring war on its neighboring state, Numidia; in consequence, breaking a treaty with the Roman Empire.
Born around c.95, in Alexandria, Egypt, Appian of Alexandria grew up to be an important Greek historian by authoring twenty-four books about Roman History. Appian of Alexander is well known for his coverage of the three Punic Wars. The third Punic War recounts the final war regarding the destruction of Carthage by the Romans. From the document, “The Third Punic War: The Destruction of Carthage” Appian of Alexandria recounts
Born around c.95, in Alexandria, Egypt, Appian of Alexandria grew up to be an important Greek historian by authoring twenty-four books about Roman History. Appian of Alexander is well known for his coverage of the three Punic Wars. The third Punic War recounts the final war regarding the destruction of Carthage by the Romans. From the document, “The Third Punic War: The Destruction of Carthage” Appian of Alexandria recounts