Carthaginian command structures

[Erpingham]

A recent paper by Michael Taylor which may interest Carthaginian enthusiasts, courtesy of Bret Devereaux
Generals and judges: command, constitution and the fate of Carthage

[Duncan Head]

Very interesting, thanks.

[Andreas Johansson]

Wot Duncan said

[Jim Webster]

Wot Duncan said

Yes thanks for posting, very interesting.
I must admit I have been wondering just what the mechanics were for recruiting troops to the Carthaginian army. With Libyans there seem to have been quotas which isn't that different to how Roman allies had to work. But for Spanish and similar were there formal treaties with tribes.
Somewhere I read that in the 5th and 4th centuries men were recruited through a 'guest friend' network where the Carthaginian was effectively the area's patron in Carthage, so he kept you sweet by looking after your interests in Carthage and you rustled up some good rough lads when he needed them.