Treaty of Zama – Part 2: At the table: Scipio, Hannibal, and the fate of Carthage

Behind closed doors in Zama, words become weapons. Two legends—Scipio Africanus and Hannibal Barca—now face each other not as generals, but as negotiators. The future of empires will be forged through strategy of a different kind: the art of diplomacy.In this episode, we enter the heart of the Treaty of Zama’s negotiations. The world has watched Rome and Carthage battle for nearly two decades; now, everything comes down to what can be achieved at the table. Zama, a North African town, becomes the stage for a historic confrontation. On one side sits Scipio, determined to secure Roman dominance, his reputation as a tactician matched only by his diplomatic skill. Opposite him, Hannibal, steeled by years of warfare, seeks to salvage Carthage’s future. Every demand and every concession will carry the weight of cities, armies, and the dreams of entire peoples.Learn more at: https://thetreatyarchive.com/treaty/treaty-of-zamaThe Treaty Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring the treaties and agreements that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://thetreatyarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.