The History of Rome

022- Prelude to the Second Punic War

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Feb 28, 2010
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INSIGHT

Impact of the Second Punic War

  • Romans saw the Second Punic War as a turning point.
  • It marked the end of a virtuous golden age and the beginning of a corrupt modern era.
ANECDOTE

Hamilcar's Plan

  • Hamilcar Baraca sought revenge on Rome after the First Punic War.
  • He built an empire in Spain to gain resources and power.
INSIGHT

Spanish Disunity

  • Hamilcar exploited Spain's decentralized tribes for conquest.
  • The lack of native cooperation aided his expansion.
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