First Punic War

Legislation / Policy

The initial conflict between Rome and Carthage, primarily fought over control of Sicily. Rome, initially a land power, built a navy to defeat Carthage and become a dominant naval force.

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Civilization #14: Hannibal Barca, Lucius Brutus, and the Triumph of Rome

Civilization #14: Hannibal Barca, Lucius Brutus, and the Triumph of Rome

Predictive History

The initial conflict between Rome and Carthage, primarily fought over control of Sicily. Rome, initially a land power, built a navy to defeat Carthage and become a dominant naval force.