""Salammbo"" is a historical novel penned by the acclaimed French author Gustave Flaubert. Set in ancient Carthage during the third century BCE, this captivating tale delves into the tumultuous events surrounding the Mercenary War. The story revolves around Salammbo, the beautiful and enigmatic daughter of Hamilcar Barca, a Carthaginian general. As the city faces a rebellion by the mercenaries, Salammbo becomes entangled in a web of political intrigue,...