The Third Punic War - History of the Roman Empire - Part 6

The Third Punic War - History of the Roman Empire - Part 6

While the first Punic War lit the fire of aggression between the dueling powers, it was the second Punic War that would secure the hatred both sides had for each, and ensure that Rome, after back-to-back victories, would remain the superior entity. But more was to come. Carthage had been drastically weakened and crippled by the most recent war and a peace treaty, but it nevertheless still existed. And this bothered one too many Romans…