Which Roman-era events was Andreotti wittily known to claim he wasn’t blamed for?
The Punic Wars
The Fall of Rome
The Roman Republic era
The establishment of Roman Empire
Answer
The Punic Wars were a series of conflicts fought between Rome and Carthage primarily in the 3rd century BC over control of the Mediterranean. Andreotti, an Italian politician who served seven times as Prime Minister, was renowned for his witty remarks and self-deprecating humor.
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