In a much-needed comprehensive introduction to Silius Italicus and the Punica, Jacobs offers an invitation to students and scholars alike to read the epic as a thoughtful and considered treatment of Rome's past, present, and (perilous) future. The Second Punic War marked a turning point in world history: Rome faced her greatest external threat in the famous Carthaginian general Hannibal, and her victory led to her domination of the Mediterranean. Lingering memories of the conflict...

Love is a journey, and a journey begins with a single step. When you talk about relationships, there is perhaps no more profound and heartwarming journey than the one that takes you from friendship to marriage. It is a journey filled with laughter, tears, shared dreams, and the indomitable strength of two hearts uniting to create a life together. "From Friendship to Marriage and Beyond" is a story of love, companionship, and the enduring power of friendship as the foundation for a lifelong...