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Masinissa

Ally of Carthage

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Masinissa

By: Rob Edmunds
Narrated by: Paul Metcalfe
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Masinissa: Ally of Carthage is the first part of the story and experiences of the Numidian Prince and later King Masinissa during the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage. Masinissa’s involvement in the war was substantial, even pivotal, and he is still revered today across North Africa as the founding father of the Amazigh/Berber people.

The story begins in 213 BC in Carthage, which has been Masinissa’s home for several years. He has fallen in love with Sophonisba, the beautiful daughter of one of the most senior Carthaginian generals. The two make promises to one another before Masinissa embarks west to enter the war as the commander of a substantial cavalry division.

In terms of the wider world, Rome and Carthage (the most powerful nations of the time) have been at war for five years, ever since Hannibal crossed the Alpine passes and inflicted catastrophic and crippling defeats on the Roman armies at the battles of Trebia, Lake Trasimene, and most devastatingly, at Cannae, where an army of nearly 90,000 Romans was completely destroyed.

The main theaters of war at this moment are the Roman siege of the Greek city of Syracuse in Sicily–which is being innovatively and belligerently defended, not least by the philosopher and scientist Archimedes–and the war in Iberia, which Masinissa is about to join with his Numidian forces.

©2020 Robert Marc Edmunds (P)2022 Robert Marc Edmunds
Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance War Ancient History Rome Royalty

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I’ve read both books in the series and was completely taken by the author’s view of the history behind Masinissa. I was curious to hear how the audiobook panned out and was not disappointed. Rob chose the perfect narrator for this book. He respected the author’s writing and did it justice. If the protagonist were alive? He’d approve of the adaptation and the rumbling tones of his voice.

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My interest in this audiobook began with listening to the sample excerpt of the audio which has been made available via Audible. It’s a lovely introduction to the story, beautifully written and narrated, and it made me really intrigued to learn more.
I was very glad that I decided to listen to the rest of it. The history has clearly been thoroughly researched and the story is exceptionally well told. The feelings, doubts, and reflections of the main character, who must be regarded as one of the most important lesser-known figures from history are described in wonderful detail and depth, giving the listener the impression of a very nuanced and complex character. There are introductory scenes with his lover, friend, and father, and his feelings for and attitude towards each are well described, often in very emotional and poignant ways. The action and battle scenes are detailed and thrilling and will appeal to those people whose interests lie more towards action than emotion. The novel is a fabulous blend of the two. It ends in quite an exciting manner with strong hints of what lies ahead in the sequel. There are references to famous individuals and notable deities, notably the Carthaginian General Hannibal Barca and the Greek, Roman, and Punic god Hercules, here described in his slightly altered Phoenician form.
Anyone interested in ancient Rome and Classical history should enjoy this novel. You’ll learn a lot of history and be thoroughly entertained along the way! I’m really looking forward to listening to the second part of the story.

A compelling historical novel & a fascinating read

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