"Shortly before the brutal Third Punic War (149-146 BC) in which Carthage was finally destroyed and its population killed or enslaved, Scipio Nasica, the grandson of the military genius of the Second Punic War, Scipio Africanus, warned the Senate that though Rome's position as a dominant power should be preserved, Carthage should not be destroyed as a rival. Were this to occur, there would be no check to Rome's arrogant disregard for the legitimate interests and concerns of smaller states. Moreover, in the absence of any external threat, the Roman Confederation would be in danger of disintegrating as fractious political and social groups pursued their own self-interested ends. Events proved Scipio's prediction to be remarkably perspicacious."
p26, Rome at War
I think its fair to say that acts of brutality were pretty common in ancient warfare but this seems to have gone above and beyond the normal horrors of a city falling. Outside of Carthage and Rome what did contemporary commentators think of the act? Did it effect Rome's relations with other nations?
Thousands of my fellow soldiers are rampaging around, doing the same, so I have to act quickly. What things might I find to steal that are valuable?
"Carthage has been rebuilding for years now! We can't let the Hellenes win now!" - Jullare
"Jullare, the war's been over for years. Stop reliving the past." - Kularn
"Boys, boys. There's a bigger threat out there, and that's Etrusca." - Caballa
Carthalo stands in front of the other three Councillors and slams his hand on the long table "God damnit! You don't get it, do you? We continue to try to appease these nations, but all we ever get is war and destruction. Our ships are raided everywhere, and the name Carthage brings people laughter and jest, not fear and power."
"Well yes Carthalo, but this is just a tough time. We'll make it through." - Kularn
"No, he's right! We've been too soft, weak. We need to send a message that we're not to be messed with." - Jullare
"What do you suggest we do then? - Caballa
"We need to ensure that Zarzadon will be loyal and remain in its position as a vassal of Carthage. Make the laws harsher. More importantly, send a strong message to the enemies of Carthage. We are not to be trifled with." - Carthalo
"Aye! Death or Victory!" - Jullare
"Death or Victory." - Caballa
The live performance center planned for near Milwaukee'sSummerfest grounds in the Historic Third WardΒ will apparently undergo a Common Council review.
The Department of City Development would change the zoning for the projectΒ site under a new proposal from Ald. Robert Bauman, whose district includes the Third Ward.
Bauman also is chair of the Historic Third Ward Architectural Review Board, which last week conducted an initial review of the concert centerΒ pitched byΒ FPC Live, one of the world's largest concert promoters.
UPDATE...That possible Common Council review is now looking less likely, Ald. Bauman now says. That's because a recent change in state law suggests a project is vested under current zoning upon the first filing--which happened with the plans before the Architectural Review Board (credit Urban Milwaukee for first reporting this issue).
