The Punic Wars, 218 BCE

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The year is 218 BCE, and the two superpowers of the Mediterranean world stand at the brink of war. During the First Punic War in the late 240's, Rome managed to defeat Carthage, taking almost all of its Sicilian territories and exacting harsh war reparations. Now, after decades of economic and social competition, both sides are itching to fight again. Hannibal Barca, son of the famous Carthaginian general Hamilcar Barca, leads the call for war. But Rome is strong, and the Mediterranean world is a harsh and dangerous place. How will you, the leaders, generals, people, and Gods of Carthage, confront this national challenge? How will you defeat the unstoppable empire of Rome? How will you cement Carthage's place as the dominant empire of ancient history?

Hugo Rosen is a Junior at Emory studying History and Political Science. He has been involved with MUN since his freshman year of high school and appreciates the opportunities crisis offers to be creative and step outside of our familiar worlds and worldviews. Outside of MUN, Hugo loves to backpack, read, explore Atlanta, and travel to new places.

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