Dispute over control of Sicily and trade routes in the western Mediterranean brought Rome into conflict with the powerful North African city-state of Carthage.
Ancient World 7.1. Rome was originally ruled by kings, the Etruscans. 509 B.C. Romans overthrew the Etruscans and started a republic. What is a republic?
Roman History: The Punic Wars Culture Lesson for Latin 2.
Carthage
First & Second Punic Wars
