The History Of Spain Podcast

This is episode 6 called Roman Conquest of Hispania: Second Punic War and in this episode you will learn: Show notes - Which were the two rising Mediterranean powers: Carthage and Rome - Why was Carthage interested in controlling Spain - How and why the Second Punic War started - Which was the Hannibal's strategy to win the war - How did Rome almost fall - About the hopes of winning with the campaigns of Scipio Africanus in Spain and the decisive Battle of Illipa in 206 BC - How did the Second Punic War end - How the war affected Spain and the long-term impact of the Second Punic War for Rome and Hispania - Reflections about an alternative scenario where Carthage wins the war