| Description |
1 online resource (xxvi, 286 pages) : illustrations, maps. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
History of warfare,
1385-7827 ;
v. 45
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History of warfare ; v. 45.
1385-7827
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-281) and index. |
| Contents |
Gisco -- The army of Sicily -- Politics, policies and politicians at Carthage -- The army of Sicily at Carthage -- Sicca -- The talks at Tunes -- Mutiny -- Libya revolts -- Hanno in charge -- Hamilcar trapped -- 'The Libyans' -- Enter Naravas -- Sardinia rebels -- The killing of Gisco -- Disasters and defections -- The siege of Carthage -- The Saw -- The crosses at Tunes -- Hamilcar and Hanno -- Mathos' end -- Victory and humiliation -- A balance- sheet -- Polybius and other sources. |
| Summary |
A major rebellion against Carthage of mercenary troops and oppressed North African subjects almost ended her existence, a story vividly recorded by the historian Polybius. This title reconstructs what happened and why. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Carthage (Extinct city) -- History.
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Carthage (Extinct city) -- History, Military.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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Military history.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Hoyos, B.D. (B. Dexter), 1944- Truceless war. Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2007 (DLC) 2007300241 |
| ISBN |
9789047421924 (electronic book) |
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9047421922 (electronic book) |
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9789004160767 |
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9004160760 |
| Standard No. |
10.1163/ej.9789004160767.i-294 |
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