Hannibal is â€œan exciting biography of one of historyâ€™s greatest commandersâ€¦a thrilling page-turnerâ€ (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) about the brilliant general

Hannibal

Hannibal is â€œan exciting biography of one of historyâ€™s greatest commandersâ€¦a thrilling page-turnerâ€ (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) about the brilliant general who successfully crossed the Alps with his war elephants and brought Rome to its knees, and who is still regarded today as one of the greatest military strategists in history. Hannibal Barca of Carthage, born 247 BC, was one of the great generals of the ancient world. His father, Hamilcar, imposed Carthaginian rule over much of present-day Spain. After Hamilcar led the Carthaginian forces against Rome in the First Punic War, Hannibal followed in his fatherâ€™s footsteps. From the time he was a teenager, Hannibal fought against Rome. He is famed for leading Carthageâ€™s army across North Africa, into Spain, along the Mediterranean coast, and then crossing the Alps with his army and war elephants. Hannibal won victories in northern Italy by outmaneuvering his Roman adversaries and defeated a larger Roman army at the battle of Cannae in 216 BC. Unable to force Rome to capitulate, however, he was eventually forced to leave Italy and return to Carthage when a savvy Roman general named Scipio invaded North Africa. Hannibal and Scipio fought an epic battle at Zama, which Hannibal lost. Many Carthaginians blamed Hannibal, who was exiled until his death. Hannibal is still regarded as a military genius. Napoleon, George Patton, and Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr. are only some of the generals who studied and admired him. His strategy and tactics are still taught in military academies. â€œWith wonderful energyâ€¦archeologist and historian Patrick Hunt distills his survey of literature about the Second Punic War into a brightly dramatic story that covers virtually every anecdote connected with Hannibalâ€ (The Christian Science Monitor). â€œHuntâ€™s story of the doomed general, whose exploits are more celebrated than those of his vanquishers, will appeal to any reader interested in military history or strategyâ€ (Publishers Weekly).
Country USA
Brand Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer Simon & Schuster
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2017-07-11
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Brand	Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer	Simon & Schuster
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2017-07-11
Format	Kindle eBook

Hannibal

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