Masinissa: Ally of Carthage
by Rob Edmunds
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Pub Date 19 Oct 2020 | Archive Date 1 Dec 2020
Troubador Publishing Ltd. | Matador
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Description
Masinissa: Ally of Carthage is the first part of the story of the experiences of the Numidian Prince and later King Masinissa during the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage. Masinissa’s involvement in the war was substantial, even pivotal, and he is still revered today across North Africa as the founding father of the Amazigh/Berber people.
The story begins in 213 BC in Carthage, which has been Masinissa’s home for several years. He has fallen in love with Sophonisba, the beautiful daughter of one of the most senior Carthaginian generals. The two make promises to one another before Masinissa embarks west to enter the war as the commander of a substantial cavalry division.
In terms of the wider world, Rome and Carthage – the most powerful nations of the time – have been at war for five years, ever since Hannibal crossed the Alpine passes and inflicted catastrophic and crippling defeats on the Roman armies at the battles of Trebia, Lake Trasimene and, most devastatingly, at Cannae, where an army of nearly 90,000 Romans was completely destroyed.
The main theatres of war at this moment are the Roman siege of the Greek city of Syracuse in Sicily – which is being innovatively and belligerently defended, not least by the philosopher and scientist Archimedes – and the war in Iberia, which Masinissa is about to join with his Numidian forces.
A Note From the Publisher
The sequel to this book, Masinissa: Ally of Rome, is also currently available on NetGalley!
Advance Praise
"This is an extremely well written debut, following the journey of Masinissa. I knew little of the time period or about Carthage, so it was fascinating learning about this. Edmunds interweaves much research into every page, so that I found it educational as well as enjoyable. I also really liked the philosophical aspects to the book as Masinissa muses while on his journey especially his thoughts of life & death. The pacing in the action scenes were excellent." - Amazon review
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781838596286 |
| PRICE | £3.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 200 |
Featured Reviews
Dawn L, Reviewer
I really enjoy historical fiction, so when the chance came to read "Masinissa: Ally of Carthage" I jumped at it. I struggled in the beginning as it felt more like a historical romance, but I stuck with it and wasn't entirely disappointed. The writing is very good, but I found the characters to be a little bit weak, and the plot felt hazy. I haven't been discouraged from reading the second book.
My thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley. This review was written voluntarily and is entirely my own, unbiased, opinion.
Hugo L, Reviewer
Thank you for the opportunity to read this amazing two books.
I love history and I did not know about Masinissa and this book was a great way to discover an important and kinda unknown character.
The writing style is very good but I struggled a bit in the beginning because it has no dialogue which can demotivate a reader.
I think the author made a great job in research and creating in his imagination what would be like to be Masinissa.
