Carthage

The Mediterranean in 256 BC - In the East, the legacy of Alexander the Great is being fought over, while in the West, the barbarian great powers of Rome and Carthage clash in the First Punic War.

Xanthippus, a Spartan-born mercenary, receives an invitation to Carthage and accepts the commission, even though the situation seems hopeless. Soon, he finds himself at the heart of the city-state's power struggles. What plans does the peculiar noblewoman have for him? And what risks are associated with the position of supreme commander?

This historical first-person narrative immerses the reader in the heart of battles, authentically reveals the tactics of land warfare, and showcases the formidable power of elephants as war machines. Great names of the era, such as Hamilcar Barca and Marcus Atilius Regulus, are also featured.