The Conquest Of Italy And The Struggle With Carthage, 753 To 200 B.C. (1898)

The Conquest Of Italy And The Struggle With Carthage, 753 To 200 B.C. is a historical account written by Ernest Geden Wilkinson and published in 1898. The book covers the period between the founding of Rome in 753 B.C. and the end of the Punic Wars in 200 B.C. It focuses on the conquest of Italy by the Romans and their struggle with Carthage, a powerful city-state in North Africa.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Roman history. It begins with the legendary founding of Rome by Romulus and Remus and the early years of the Roman Republic. It then covers the expansion of Rome into Italy and the conflicts with other Italian tribes. The book also covers the First and Second Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage, which were fought over control of the western Mediterranean.Wilkinson provides detailed descriptions of the battles and military campaigns of the period, as well as the political and social developments that shaped Roman society. He also discusses the role of key figures such as Julius Caesar, Hannibal, and Scipio Africanus in shaping Roman history.Overall, The Conquest Of Italy And The Struggle With Carthage, 753 To 200 B.C. is a comprehensive and detailed account of early Roman history and the conflicts that shaped the Mediterranean world. It provides valuable insights into the political, military, and social developments of the period and is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.