- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Da Capo Press; New edition edition (Aug 1 1992)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0306804980
- ISBN-13: 978-0306804984
- Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 13.3 x 1.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 272 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #285,782 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In the year 216 B.C., Hannibal of Carthage, faced with an opposing Roman army twice the size of his own, outwitted the enemy at Cannae by means of a strategy which has become a classic of its kind. As a result of his famous ”double pincer” maneuver, 70,000 Roman soldiers died within the space of a few hours on a field the size of New York’s Central Park. Yet, as devastating and startling as Cannae was, it was only one of a long list of incredible achievements. Hannibal’s fantastic 1,000-mile march across the Alps from Spain to Italy was one of the wonders of ancient times. He began his hazardous journey with 90,000 infantry, 12,000 cavalry, and 37 elephants. By the time he reached the Valley of the Po, more than 30,000 troops and many of his elephants had perished, but he still managed to stay in Italy for sixteen years.Blending biography and military adventure, Hannibal is a portrait of a military genius who was also a highly civilized man. The son of Hamilcar Barca, a famous general in his own right, Hannibal was a student of the Greek classics. But his father’s lifelong grudge against Rome fostered in the son a deep hatred for that Republic and a fierce determination to subdue it forever. This resulted in the bloody battles of Lake Trasimene, Campania, Nole, Capua, and Zama, all of which Leonard Cottrell describes with vigor and authority. In gathering material for Hannibal, Cottrell traveled the entire route that Hannibal took across the Alps, thus bringing to his account a valuable firsthand knowledge of his subject. With the drama and authenticity for which he is famous, Leonard Cottrell describes Hannibal’s amazing campaign—a saga of victory after victory which fell just short of its ultimate goal: the annihilation of Rome.
About the Author
Leonard Cottrell was a well-known archeologist, documentary producer, and author. His many books include The Bull of Minos and Lost Pharoahs
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Readable.,
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This review is from: Hannibal: Enemy Of Rome (Paperback)
I read this book a few years ago and what I liked about it most was the authors ability to catch the reader in the momentum of the events that are taking place. Only the heartless are not hoping even in the face of this tragedy that Hannibal will win through and not be defeated. Also because the author is not writing what is to be a scholarly work he speculates in a manner which is very enjoyable making the book more readable. If you have never read anything about Hannibal but have always been interested I highly recommend this book.
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Military Genius,
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This review is from: Hannibal: Enemy Of Rome (Paperback)
This is a story of one of histories greatest generals. I think it would be impossible to read about Hannibal and not be impressed. The author also gives a great description of Scipio, Hannibal`s opposite number. Cottrell retraces Hannibal`s route through Spain. He gives the reader a lot of personal travel details . I found this part of the book to be a little dull, and unnecessary .All in all, this was a well done biography.
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This review is from: Hannibal: Enemy Of Rome (Paperback)
An incredibly well written book by an author who traveled and folled the paths of the great Hannibal who was only surpassed by one other general, the invincible and even greater Alexander! This book flows very well and engages the reader unlike so many other equally factual but "dry" accounts of history. What becomes very clear is the fact that Hannibal's success was based on his perfect reading of the the psyche of his enemy commanders. "Know thy enemy" must have been invented by Hannibal because he exploited that knowledge to the point where each pitched battle was tailormade for each confronting Roman general. But was goes around comes around - and as we know Hannibal was in the end defeated by a Roman general who was not only equally meticulous in preparing for his battles but spent his entire career studiying Hannibal's tactics which he then successfully employed in the final showdown with Rome's enemy #1. This man of course was Publius Cornelius Scipio, the son of the Roman general Scipio who led Hannibal's first encounter on Roman soil. Young Scipio fought in this battle some 15 years earlier. Wonderful reading and a very great effort by the author who succeeded splendidly in presenting one of the greatest generals in all time history.
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