The Roman Empire: The Punic Wars

There were three Punic or Carthaginian Wars is Roman history. These were between 264 and 146 BC. These wars were the first great wars of Roman expansion outside Italy. The enemy of Rome had a large empire that stretched along the coast of North America and southern Spain and some parts of Sicily. This empire was known as Carthage. The purpose of these wars was to decide which power would become the dominant force around the Mediterranean Sea.

Both the competence of the Roman senate and Carthaginian government’s failure to support Hannibal in Italy were crucial factors for Rome’s victory in the second punic war. By 216 BC, Rome had lost successive battles at Trebia, Ticinus, Lake Trasimene and had suffered a devastating loss at Cannae. Such events

Even in the century before the official replacement of the Roman republic by the empire, Rome expanded immensely as a result of the Punic wars. Rome fought the Punic Wars between 264 and 146 BCE against the nearby trade empire Carthage over the nearby island of Sicily, a

The three Punic Wars were a series of wars fought between the two great powers at the time, which were Carthage and Rome. They fought between 264 BCE and 146 BCE. Rome was a small city that led to a great empire. They were the power of the whole Italian peninsula. While on the other hand Carthage started off as a small port and grew to become the richest and most powerful city. They were the great power of the Mediterranean peninsula. They had a powerful navy, a mercenary army. Rome at the time has a bigger army but a not so great navy. The First Punic War started when Rome found out that Carthage was in Sicily. The first Punic war was won by Rome. The Second Punic War was started by a Carthaginian general named Hannibal. He invaded Italy and

Rome and Carthage were bitter rivals. The strife and the inevitable war between these two states were growing stronger due to them both wanting control over the Mediterranean Sea. For instance, after Rome had won the victory over Sicily, Carthage had deemed vengeance against Rome. The primary conflicts between these two states regarded the Roman victories over Carthage. Rome was known for its preeminent status, and was mostly involved with the military domain while Carthage was elaborated in the trading empire, they grew to be envious and had declared war against Rome.”The Romans were furious with indignation because the vanquished had dared to take the offensive against their conquerors; the Carthaginians bitterly resented what they regarded as the tyrannical and rapacious conduct of Rome.” Hamilcar was one of the generals who had led the first Punic war in 264 to 241 BC. The Punic wars were essential because Carthage was Rome’s prominent rival, which led to the establishment of wealth, and territory that authorized Rome to expand into a

What kind of a war lasts century? Well, in ancient times a series of wars called the Punic Wars lasted approximately a century. The Punic Wars consisted of three parts: the First Punic War, the Second Punic War, and the Third Punic War. The wars and battles were between both Carthage and their allies versus Rome and their allies. The Punic wars were very important in shaping present-day society in both Carthage and Rome.

Rome conquered and benefitted from numerous, widespread interactions. They interacted in both peaceful and violent ways. Rome had to revitalize after every Punic War. The Punic Wars consisted of three different wars between Rome and Carthage. Although Rome conquered Carthage in all three wars, they suffered many losses in each war and never crushed Carthage until the third Punic War. Through the conquering of Carthage, Rome was able to expand their borders and become the uncontested leaders of the Mediterranean world. During Pax Romana(31 B.C.- AD 180), Rome increased their trade with other nations. This allowed for a blending of cultures in the Roman empire that would’ve been inaccessible otherwise. They rid the Mediterranean of piracy which

Over the following 20 years, around 264-244 B.C., Rome quickly built its naval power in order to destroy the Carthaginian forces during a period of turmoil and war known as the First Punic War (Punic Wars). After several battles, the Romans were able to achieve a decisive victory against the legendary navy in 241 B.C. The war concluded with Sicily becoming Rome’s first overseas province (Punic

The Punic Wars was a series of three wars fought between Romans and the Carthage, this war was important because it was probably the largest war that had ever taken place. The Carthage traveled with elephants all the way from North Africa to Rome in an attempt to wipe them out, it resulted in hundreds dying on both sides. It was also called the Punic wars because the Romans called the Carthaginians: Punici, or Poenici. The First Punic War was 264-241 BC, which happened as the effect of the Battle of Messana.

The greatest challenge to Rome’s authority in the Republic Era came from the rival power of Carthage (a Phoenician colonial population located in Modern Day Tunisia). Three Punic Wars were fought over a period of one hundred and twenty years between Rome and its Carthaginian rival for domination of the Western Mediterranean.

This paper will explain how Carthage came to rival Rome during the Punic Wars. It will discuss their strengths and weaknesses in detail, leading to reasons as to why the Romans felt they needed to assemble their own navy.

These Campanian mercenaries, who called themselves Mamertines, or Sons of Mars, murdered the inhabitants and ravaged the surrounding country. The king of Syracuse attacked them, laid siege to their city, and reduced them to such an extremity that they felt obliged to look for help. The choice lay between Rome and Carthage. They finally decided to call upon Rome for help. The Roman senate hesitated to help these robbers against Syracuse, which was a friendly power. But when the question was left to the assembly, the people fearing that Carthage would be called upon if they refused, it was decided to help the Mamertines, and thus prevent the Carthaginians from getting possession of this part of Sicily. In this way began the first Punic war.

The overall arc of the Second Punic War was Carthage, led by Hannibal, invading the Italian peninsula from the North. Hannibal runs roughshod across Italy becoming a literal boogeyman to the Roman people, winning battles and destroying pretty much everything (Gabriel, 2016).

At some point, Carthage and Rome became almost equal by all ramifications. Below are the reasons to support this line of thought. Introduction:When the Punic Wars started in 264 BCE, Rome and Carthage were the pioneer cities in terms of wealth and militarily in the western Mediterranean. Rome was a land of power which built her strength on the activities of the mighty legions after having assimilated the other Italian city-states under her control. Carthage was a maritime power, expanding power through trade and commerce.

Rome, considered by most the greatest empire of the ancient world, stretched from modern day England to Palestine and was more successful than all previous Empires. Rome's government, military, economic and civic structures were all superior to those of their predecessors.