: The story follows the intersecting destinies of Scipio and his eternal rival, Hannibal Barca . Both men, once the most powerful in the Mediterranean, face betrayal by their own nations.
( The Betrayal of Rome ) is the concluding volume of Santiago Posteguillo’s acclaimed Africanus Trilogy , a historical fiction epic detailing the life of Roman general Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus. Published in 2009, this 872-page novel shifts focus from the grand military conquests of its predecessors to the political "betrayal" and personal decline of its hero. Core Narrative and Themes La traicion de Roma - Santiago Posteguillo Gome...
The novel begins with Scipio's triumph after the Battle of Zama and follows him through the twilight of his life. : The story follows the intersecting destinies of
