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writerlibrarian's review
4.0
Well written, well documented. Makes the reader part of the narrative and doesn't get bog down into details that although interesting do not enhance the overall picture of these brutal wars between two rival empires. Goldsworthy does procure a good basis to build on. My reading was focused principally on the First Punic war and the creation of the Roman fleet of war ships. I found new information that I hadn't before for my research. I enjoyed the writing style and the subject.
ellanarose's review against another edition
3.0
Goldsworthy has this unique ability to make even the most fascinating topics sound dull and clinical.
This is a detailed book about the series of Punic Wars, and a short discussion of what could have happened if Carthage had won. It's a good reference point, but there are other books on the Punic Wars that might be less of a chore to read.
This is a detailed book about the series of Punic Wars, and a short discussion of what could have happened if Carthage had won. It's a good reference point, but there are other books on the Punic Wars that might be less of a chore to read.
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