Punic+Wars

1st-- Rome learned how to create ships, created enmity between Rome and Carthage. Rome wanted Sicily, so did Carthage. Rome won. Rome also took Sardinia. Hamilcar makes son Hannibal swear to avenge Carthage. Carthage's mercenary army was revolting -> gave up Sardinia so easily.

- 3 Macedonian wars - Philip allied with Hannibal

2nd -- 218-201 BC Starts with Hannibal in Hispania, Scipio sent to Hispania with army, Hannibal leaves to Italy instead, defeats Italy at Cannae. So Carthage has lots of political infighting, Hannibal doesn't have siege equipment, so goes around coutnryside sacking. Rome sends Scipio to respond (but has political enemies -> no funding). Scipio goes to Sicily and trains own army, allied with Numidia, then attacks Carthage. Hannibal is called back, defeated by Scipio at Zama. Scipio doesn't raze city, just makes Carthage pay tribute. After loses, Hannibal becomes governmental official and restructures Carthage. Finally pushed out by Rome.

3rd -- 146 BC Rome misses annual tribute from Carthage, makes excuse to attack Carthage (move city 10 miles inland). Corinth destroyed in 146 BC, coincided.