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Does anyone know any good places to find primary sources about the Punic Wars?

Just started coursework for my history class & decided to do something on the Romans as, well, I expect everyone here should understand why. I decided to do about the reasons for Rome’s success throughout the Punic Wars (individuals, the senate, differences in military construction, Carthaginian mismanagement etc.) as it overlaps with some studying I’m doing on Nepos’ biography of Hannibal.

However, we have to reference primary sources & do some in depth analysis on them. Obviously there’s Polybius and Livy after the fact, but I was wondering if anyone knows any good places to find primary sources from the time? Whether it be archaeological evidence, written records/accounts or any other kinds of source, as all these are apparently allowed by the course guidelines.

Many thanks to anyone who has any suggestions.

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u/Appropriate-Pick5872 — 2 days ago
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Anyone know any good places to find primary sources on the Punic Wars?

Just started coursework for my history class & decided to do something on the Romans as, well, I expect everyone here should understand why. I decided to do about the reasons for Rome’s success throughout the Punic Wars (individuals, the senate, differences in military construction, Carthaginian mismanagement etc.) as it overlaps with some studying I’m doing on Nepos’ biography of Hannibal.

However, we have to reference primary sources & do some in depth analysis on them. Obviously there’s Polybius and Livy after the fact, but I was wondering if anyone knows any good places to find primary sources from the time? Whether it be archaeological evidence, written records/accounts or any other kinds of source.

Many thanks to anyone who has any suggestions.

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u/Appropriate-Pick5872 — 3 days ago