Scenarios about 'punic wars'
The series of three major conflicts fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 to 146 BCE that determined the fate of the Mediterranean world. These wars transformed Rome from a regional power to the dominant force in the Mediterranean, culminating in the complete destruction of Carthage and establishing the foundation for the Roman Empire's expansion. Alternative history scenarios often explore outcomes where Carthage prevailed, particularly through Hannibal's campaigns, potentially preventing Rome's rise to imperial status.
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.