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The Birth of the Carthaginian Empire

Tides of History

CHAPTER

The Athenian Debacle in Sicily

This chapter examines the ill-fated Athenian expedition to Sicily in 415 BC, revealing the ambitious aims and disastrous consequences of the campaign. It also explores how this failure opened doors for Carthage to assert its influence in the region, shifting the balance of power in Sicily and North Africa.

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