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J Caesar & Anthony. His sister Salome was a very unscrupulous woman but held great sway over him.

Phoenicians founded Carthage

A long struggle ensued between Carthage & Rome ended in the destruction of the former, & included the 2 Punic wars. As a result of the first Carthage lost several of her provinces.

Hannibal conducted 2nd Punic war by invading Italy via Spain, France & the Alps. Fought in Italy for about 15 yrs but was ultimately unsuccessful. Returned to Carthage for final struggle, was defeated, fled, & Carthage was absolutely destroyed. He eventually committed suicide in Persia after being a fugitive from Romans for sometime. During 2nd Punic war Cathage lost all her colonies in Spain.

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