EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 9 MIN
A Short History of the World Chapter 32 - Rome and Carthage
from The H. G. Wells Library · host H. G. Wells
In which the long and bitter conflict between Rome and Carthage unfolds, marked by naval innovation, bold campaigns, and the rise and fall of great powers struggling for dominance in the Mediterranean world. The narrative also touches upon the enduring legacy of Semitic peoples and the shifting fortunes of Jerusalem, emblematic of ancient struggles that echo through history.
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In which the long and bitter conflict between Rome and Carthage unfolds, marked by naval innovation, bold campaigns, and the rise and fall of great powers struggling for dominance in the Mediterranean world. The narrative also touches upon the enduring legacy of Semitic peoples and the shifting fortunes of Jerusalem, emblematic of ancient struggles that echo through history.
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