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De Bello Punico Reliquiae presents the surviving fragments of the epic poem by Gnaeus Naevius, one of the earliest and most influential poets of ancient Rome. Written in Latin, this work recounts the events of the First Punic War between Rome and Carthage (264-241 BC). Although only fragments remain, they offer invaluable insights into early Roman literary style, historical perspectives, and the development of national identity. Naevius's poem was a cornerstone of Roman literature, predating Ennius's more famous "Annales." These fragments provide crucial context for understanding the evolution of Latin epic poetry and the Roman understanding of their own history and conflicts. This edition offers a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in classical literature, Roman history, and the Punic Wars. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.