Episode 23: The Younger Scipio

This episode I discuss the beginning of Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus’ career. I start off with the final days of his Father, also named Publius Corneilus Scipio, and his Uncle, Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio, who were busy expanding Roman control over Iberia. Listen now to see what happens to the Scipio family.

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Intro: Skye Cuillin by Kevin Macleod

Break: Hidden Past by Kevin Macleod

Outro: Celtic Heart by Kira Daly

Primary Sources:

Livy, History of Rome, ISBN 978-0-14-196306-8

Polybius, The Histories, University of Chicago Link

Secondary Sources

Goldsworthy, Adrian: The Fall of Carthage, ISBN 978-0-3043-6642-2