Discover the rise and legacy of Carthage and Tunis across centuries of change.
This two‑part historical work surveys the land, its people, and their enduring influence on the Mediterranean world, from ancient kingdoms to modern times.
In Part I, the author traces geography, politics, and key turning points that shaped Tunis and its neighbors. You’ll explore how Carthage grew from a Phoenician outpost to a rival of Rome, and how Islam and later powers transformed the region through the Middle Ages and into the modern era. Part II widens the lens to natural divisions, population and culture, climate, industry, archaeology, and the region’s cities, offering a comprehensive portrait grounded in geography and history.
What you’ll experience
- A broad, chronological account of Carthage and Tunis, with emphasis on geography, trade, and political change
- Insights into ancient kingdoms, major conflicts, and the shifts that followed
- A look at culture, religion, and daily life across centuries
- An illustrated sense of the region’s archaeology, monuments, and urban development
Ideal for readers of world history, Mediterranean studies, and those curious about how a pivotal North African region shaped and was shaped by global events.