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Salammbô

Book • 2023
Salammbô is a historical novel by Gustave Flaubert, set during the Mercenary War in ancient Carthage.

The story revolves around Salammbô, the daughter of General Hamilcar Barca, and her forbidden love for the mercenary leader Matho.

The novel combines historical detail with poetic prose, exploring themes of love, war, and societal conflict.

Flaubert's work is known for its vivid descriptions and tragic narrative.

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424. Carthage vs. Rome: Total War (Part 4)

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