Punic War

Definitions

Any of several wars between Ancient Rome and Carthage.

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Examples

“So ended the first and longest of the three Punic Wars; or, if viewed from a more romantic standpoint, the first act of a three-act tragedy, the tragedy of the destruction not only of Carthage but also of old Rome - of Rome the city state.”

“The first Punic War has ended in 241 BC, but another Punic War would begin⟳ in 218 BC.”

“The third and last⟳ Punic War (151-146 B.C.E) led to the complete⟳ destruction of Carthage.”

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