In 207 BC, Roman and Carthaginian forces met near the Metaurus River in a battle that would become a turning point in the Second Punic War.
207 BC: The Battle of the Metaurus presents a clear and accessible account of this confrontation, explaining how the campaign developed, why the two sides came to fight, and how the outcome affected the long struggle between Rome and Carthage.
The book places the battle within its political and military setting, outlining the wider conflict sparked by Hannibal's invasion of Italy and the efforts of the Roman Republic to regain control of the war. It also considers the consequences of the battle and why the defeat of the Carthaginian army marked a decisive shift in Rome's favor.
Written for general readers, this concise guide is suitable for those interested in:
•the Second Punic War
•ancient Roman history
•Carthage and the western Mediterranean
•major battles of the ancient world
This book offers an introduction to an often overlooked but highly significant battle in the struggle that helped shape Roman dominance in the Mediterranean.
