Carthage's Hamilcar Barca: The Father of Hannibal's War

Failed to add items

Sorry, we are unable to add the item because your shopping cart is already at capacity.

Add to basket failed.

Please try again later

Add to wishlist failed.

Please try again later

Remove from wishlist failed.

Please try again later

Adding to library failed

Please try again

Follow podcast failed

Unfollow podcast failed

Carthage's Hamilcar Barca: The Father of Hannibal's War

Listen for free

View show details

Before Hannibal crossed the Alps, before the Battle of Cannae, there was Hamilcar Barca—the general who forged the army that would challenge Rome. This episode explores Hamilcar's campaigns in Sicily during the First Punic War, his brutal suppression of the Mercenary War, and his conquest of Iberia. We look at how he built a loyal multi-ethnic army, including Iberian mercenaries and Numidian cavalry, and how he passed on his strategic genius to his sons Hannibal, Hasdrubal, and Mago. We also discuss his political rivalry with Hanno the Great, the Barcid faction's rise in Carthage, and the foundation of the Punic stronghold at Qart Hadasht (Cartagena). Hamilcar's death in battle in 228 BCE left a legacy that would nearly destroy Rome. #HamilcarBarca #FirstPunicWar #MercenaryWar #BarcidDynasty #QartHadasht #Cartagena #Iberia #Carthage #Rome #HannoTheGreat #Numidia #Polybius #Sicily #MountEryx #Drepana #History #FexingoHistory #Punic Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

No reviews yet