Hannibal

"An exciting biography of one of history’s greatest commanders…a thrilling page-turner” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) about Hannibal Barca (247-183 BC), the brilliant Carthaginian general who successfully crossed the Alps with war elephants and brought Rome to its knees. Revered as one of history's greatest military strategists, Hannibal led Carthage's army across North Africa and Spain, achieving legendary victories in Italy, notably defeating a larger Roman army at Cannae in 216 BC. Though his genius threatened Rome's very existence, he was ultimately outmaneuvered by Scipio Africanus, losing the epic Battle of Zama and dying in exile. His revolutionary strategy and tactics are still studied by military leaders from Napoleon to Schwarzkopf and taught in academies worldwide. “With wonderful energy…a brightly dramatic story” (The Christian Science Monitor) covering the Second Punic War and the enduring legacy of this military genius.

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