"The book is accessibly written and superbly translated, with copious well-selected illustrations, and should serve as the standard introduction to Punic Carthage for many years to come. " Antiquity "A detailed, wide-ranging, and authoritative analysis of Punic culture. It is a brilliant achievement. " Choice "Lancel's book is now an excellent summation and interpretation of the specialized archaeological reports that otherwise tend to be forbidding and inconclusive. His book is a fine introduction to the intricacies of conceptualizing the cemeteries, tombs, graves, houses, temples, and walls that once defined the space of the city, and of understanding the pottery, terracotta masks, figurines, jewellery, votive inscriptions, and religious statuettes that once gave meaning to ordinary life. Complementing his discussion are 250 very helpful photos, diagrams, plans, and maps. " Historian