Summary of Richard Miles's Carthage Must Be Destroyed

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 The Phoenician cities were not a united political entity until over a thousand years later, when the Romans created the province of Phoenicia. However, despite their weaknesses and the threat posed by the major powers of the Near East, they had long safeguarded their political independence. #2 The Phoenician city states were able to continue their independence and prosperity by being masters of sea. They were