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Hannibal, Patrick N. Hunt

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-347) and index

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Hannibal

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Patrick N. Hunt

"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 father{u2019}s footsteps. From the time he was a teenager, Hannibal fought against Rome. Unable to force Rome to capitulate, however, he was eventually forced to leave Italy and return to Carthage. 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."--, Adapted from Amazon.com

The vow -- Young Hannibal -- Spain -- Saguntum -- Over the Pyrenees -- Crossing the Rhone -- Gateway to the Alps -- The second ambush -- Summit of the Alps -- Ticinus -- Trebia -- The apennines and the Arno Marshes -- Trasimene -- Fabius Maximus and escape -- Cannae -- The campaign for south Italy -- The march on Rome -- War in Spain -- Scipio captures Cartagena -- Metaurus -- Roman triumph, Italy to Spain -- Zama -- Exile -- Hannibal's legacy