About the Author
Meet Nabil Farhat, the author of Sophonisba: Daughter of Carthage
Historical Novelist
Nabil Farhat is a strategic business leader and M&A specialist with over two decades of experience in organizational growth and business transformation. He is also the author of the upcoming debut novel Sophonisba: Daughter of Carthage, which tells the story of a Carthaginian noblewoman during the Second Punic War.
Drawing on extensive research into ancient Mediterranean history, Carthaginian culture, and the complex political landscapes of the Second Punic War, Farhat creates a richly detailed world that brings Sophonisba and her era to vivid life. For more information, visit nabilfarhat.com.
Inspiration Behind the Novel
Sophonisba has long fascinated historians and writers. As a historical figure, she represents one of antiquity's most compelling stories—a woman of remarkable intelligence, courage, and agency caught in the midst of empire-building conflicts.
Yet despite her historical significance, Sophonisba's story has often been marginalized or oversimplified. Farhat sought to reclaim her narrative, presenting her not as a footnote to historical events, but as the complex, brilliant protagonist she deserves to be.
This novel combines meticulous historical research with compelling storytelling, creating a work that appeals equally to history enthusiasts, literary readers, and scholars of ancient Mediterranean civilizations.
Historical Authenticity
Every detail is carefully researched to ensure historical plausibility while maintaining narrative momentum and emotional depth.
Character-Driven Narrative
The focus is on the inner lives and motivations of characters, particularly those historically marginalized or overlooked.
Literary Excellence
Sophisticated prose, complex themes, and compelling dialogue elevate the work beyond simple historical recreation.
Relevance to Today
Timeless themes of power, agency, love, and survival resonate with contemporary readers seeking meaningful fiction.
Scholarly Approach
Nabil Farhat's approach to historical fiction bridges the gap between academic rigor and popular appeal. The novel is supported by extensive research into:
- •Ancient source texts (Livy, Appian, Plutarch, etc.)
- •Archaeological findings about Carthage and the Mediterranean
- •Modern historical scholarship on the Second Punic War
- •Gender studies and the role of women in antiquity
- •Political and military history of the ancient world
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Discover the epic tale of one of history's most remarkable women.