I read a lot of history when I was a kid. I can’t remember most of it at this point. I’m pretty sure that William the Conqueror invaded Australia in 1923, but was driven back by the kangaroos, but I might be misremembering the details. And I couldn’t tell you the exact date when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor. So I appreciate an opportunity to brush up on non-current events.
I’ve been reading a biography of Hannibal recently for some reason. It’s kinda interesting to wonder what would have happened if he had finished off the Romans when he had the chance. He kicked their ass plenty, but the Roman Empire was one of those societies that only had to win once. You could beat them ten straight times, but Jove help you if they won the eleventh bout. Just ask anyone from Carthage, Hannibal’s hometown, how that worked out. Bring a shovel.
Anyway, I’ve read lots about the Romans. This video has more information in it than any ten books I’ve read. And the video game illustrations are wonderful.
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If you would like a good book about the Carthaginians and what happened to them the best book I ever read on the subject was this one https://www.amazon.com/reluctant-warriors-Donald-Armstrong/dp/B0007DTA3I
years ago I left a review for it on Amazon but they banned me and removed all my reviews. After reading the book it puzzles me why we’ve never seen a movie made about what happened between Rome and Carthage in the third Punic wars. Earlier this year I did a video where I reviewed a bunch of my books and I reviewed The Reluctant Warriors in this video starting at 12.49
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0ZtZKvtTco
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