Goldsworthy, Adrian
Cannae: Hannibal's Greatest Victory
- ISBN 13:
- 9781541699250
- author:
- Goldsworthy, Adrian
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Basic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 23mm
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, Rome,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Battle of Cannae: A Devastating Defeat On August 2, 216 BC, a massive Roman army was crushed by the forces of Hannibal on a narrow plain near Cannae, resulting in one of the bloodiest single days of fighting in history. The scale of the losses was staggering, with 50,000 Roman men killed, a number that would remain unrivaled until the industrialized slaughter of the First World War. This concise and enthralling history of the Battle of Cannae sets the pivotal event within the larger contexts of the Second Punic War and the nature of warfare in the third century BC. Adrian Goldsworthy, a renowned historian of ancient Rome, offers a gripping account of one of the most famous battles ever waged, shedding light on the tactics and strategies that led to Hannibal's overwhelming success. a worthwhile read for historians, strategists, and anyone curious about warfare in antiquity and Rome's rise to power, Cannae provides a compelling insight into one of the most significant battles in history.
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