Differences Between Rome And Carthage

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I learned in this weeks learning that governments of Rome and Carthage were many aspects alike but did differ in a few areas. Rome real power was in its consul, senate and elders and Carthage did have a similar structure to Rome in this respect. However, Carthage real power of the country was dominated by a few wealthy and influential families. The Carthaginian didn’t comprehend the form of incorporated other cites and countries that Rome did so well. This form of managing conquered lands kept a much more loyal group of people. An area Carthage did well in was the managing of the armies. The armies were led by a capable permanent leader or general versus the civil magistrates leadership of the Roman armies which would change often.