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A modern starting book on Rome's wars

Mark Urban's In the Name of Rome is recommended as an accessible modern study for a reader seeking more on the Punic Wars and Roman command.

Question

What modern book is a useful next step for reading about the Punic Wars?

Short answer

Mark Urban's In the Name of Rome is a good modern study, particularly for its treatment of Roman generals.

Notes

Mark Urban's In the Name of Rome is recommended as a modern study to follow Adrian Goldsworthy's work on the Punic Wars, particularly for its focus on Roman generals. The book broadens the reading list beyond naval history while remaining relevant to command in Rome's wars. It is a useful next read, with other modern treatments still available.