In the early period of Roman expansion,the principle power in the western Mediterranean was the

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The Carthaginians, based in present-day Tunisia, were the principle power in the western Mediterranean during the early period of Roman expansion. They had a powerful navy and controlled much of the trade in the region. The Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage were fought over control of the western Mediterranean.

In the Early Period of Roman Expansion,the Principle Power in the Western