Freeman, Philip
Hannibal: Rome's Greatest Enemy
- ISBN 13:
- 9781639363650
- author:
- Freeman, Philip
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pegasus Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 13.8 x 2 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, Rome,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Hannibal Rome's Greatest Enemy by Philip Freeman is a biography of a man who dared to challenge the mighty Roman empire. Two thousand years ago, Hannibal, a skilled African general, led an army over the snowy Alps to invade Rome's growing empire. Despite being outnumbered and facing relentless imperial power, Hannibal won battle after battle, holding the fate of Rome within his grasp. Hannibal's story is one of genius on the battlefield, but also of self-discipline, determination, and strategic brilliance. As a commander, he has few equals in history, but his legacy is also marked by his diplomatic skills and devotion to his family and country. Roman historians portray him as a cruel barbarian, but a more nuanced picture emerges when viewed from the Carthaginian perspective. This biography offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most fascinating figures, inviting readers to search beneath the accounts of Roman writers and discover a more human Hannibal.
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