Polybius was the son of Lycortus the Stratigos of the Achaean league in Greece. He was born around 198 B.C. He was very well educated for his time and intended to follow in his father’s footsteps as Stratigos for the League. By the time he was thirty he was appointed Hipparch (cavalry commander) of the […]
Was There Opposition in Rome to the Destruction of Carthage?
November 14, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The destruction of Carthage was not without opposition in Rome. Marcus Porcius Cato the Elder ended every speech in the Senate or in the Forum with the words “Cetera censeo Cartagine esse delendum!”- And furthermore I think that Carthage must be destroyed.” Publius Cornelius Nasica Corculum, the Pontifex Maximus, on the other hand, said “Carthage […]
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