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Generals and judges: command, constitution and the fate of Carthage.

  • Published In: Libyan Studies, 2023, v. 54. P. 37 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Taylor, Michael J. 3 of 3

Abstract

This paper considers the structure and priorities of the Carthaginian state in its imperial endeavours in both North Africa and across the Mediterranean, focusing especially on the well-documented period of the Punic Wars (264–146 BC.). It suggests that Carthaginian constitutional structures, in particular the split between civil shofetim ('judges') and military rabbim ('generals'), impacted the strategic outlook and marginal bellicosity of the city, making it less competitive against its primary peer-rival in the Western Mediterranean, Rome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Libyan Studies. 2023/11, Vol. 54, p37
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0263-7189
  • DOI:10.1017/lis.2023.9
  • Accession Number:173869530
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