Scenarios about 'hannibal'
The Carthaginian general who led a remarkable military campaign against Rome during the Second Punic War (218-201 BCE), famously crossing the Alps with war elephants. Hannibal's tactical genius, demonstrated at battles like Cannae, brought Rome to the brink of defeat, making him a compelling subject for alternate history scenarios exploring how history might have unfolded had he successfully conquered Rome or established Carthaginian dominance in the Mediterranean.
What If Carthage Defeated Rome in The Punic Wars?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Carthage emerged victorious over Rome, fundamentally altering the development of Western civilization, Mediterranean power structures, and the spread of culture and religion across Europe and North Africa.
What If Carthage Won the Punic Wars?
Exploring how Western civilization might have developed if Carthage had defeated Rome in their series of conflicts, potentially creating a Mediterranean world dominated by Carthaginian rather than Roman influence.
What If Rome Lost the Punic Wars?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Carthage had defeated Rome in the Punic Wars, establishing a North African-centered Mediterranean empire instead of Roman dominance.