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: The author draws parallels between the Punic Wars and contemporary international relations. Rome represents a global hegemon (often identified with the modern "collective West" or "Atlanticism"), while Carthage represents a rival power that must be "destroyed" for the hegemon to feel secure.

: The .fb2 (FictionBook) format is the primary version available, optimized for e-readers and mobile devices. 4. Critical Perspective : The author draws parallels between the Punic

: The narrative explores what the world might have looked like if Carthage had prevailed or if its civilization (based on trade and maritime power) had offered a viable alternative to the Roman model of centralized military empire. : The author draws parallels between the Punic