Hannibal

Library Journal

Released in 1937 and 1929, respectively, Baker's biographical survey of ancient military leaders continues. Augustus was propelled into the leadership of Rome at the age of 18 following the hastened demise of his uncle Julius Caesar. He proved ambitious and ruthless beyond his years, but to his credit he did create a Roman state that lasted for centuries. Hannibal was no piker either, and Baker offers information on the Carthaginian ruler surpassing the standard elephants-crossing-the-Alps story. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

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Presents a riveting biography of the great Carthaginian commander Hannibal (247-182 BC), from his early enmity toward Rome to his suicide on the shores of the Black Sea. Shows how he cultivated his plans for attack while fighting to maintain trade routes and control of the Mediterranean, and recreates his march across the Alps to surprise Roman troops. Includes margin notes and footnotes. The author was a popular historian of the 1920s and 1930s. This is an unabridged republication of the edition first published in New York in 1929. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)