- Paperback: 184 pages
- Publisher: PublishAmerica (April 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1413712606
- ISBN-13: 978-1413712605
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14 x 1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 113 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,113,925 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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It is 238 B.C. The First Punic War has ended and dark times have befallen the great African empire of Carthage. The struggle with Rome for domination of the Mediterranean has left the Carthaginians with shrinking provincial territories and increasing tributes to their merciless northern enemies... the Romans. The famed Carthaginian General Hamilcar Barca has sworn to never give in to these conquerors... and to destroy Rome at all costs. His eldest son, Hannibal, shall be his weapon. At the age of nine, Hannibal is torn from his tight circle of brothers and whisked away to study the strategies of warfare with his father in the distant land of Hispania. And over the next twenty years, a warrior is fashioned... a warrior is born. Two men in history brought the Roman Empire to their knees. One was the son of a carpenter. The other was the son of Hamilcar. This is the story of the greatest military strategist that ever lived... Hannibal.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Captivating story of emotion, bravery, loyalty, and honor,
By Peter Christoff (Pleasanton, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Lion's Brood (Paperback)
Being a student of history, I approached this book with understandable enthusiasm. I found it to be filled with rich characters, amazingly descriptive battle narratives, and meticulous attention to historical detail. Above all, I was impressed with Scott's comfortable writing style. He grabs the reader right from the start and takes him for an emotional ride that explores the depth of unspoken emotion between father and son, between patriot and parent, between love and war. I look forward to the next two installments eagerly.
4.0 out of 5 stars
New author makes a splash into historical fiction,
By "cheaton13" (Macomb, MI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Lion's Brood (Paperback)
The historical fiction genre welcomes a new author into the field. The first book in Rafael Scott's trilogy "Lion's Brood: The Story of Hannibal " promises exciting new material in a genre that is too often ignored. The story of Hannibal Barca and the Second Punic War is fast paced action from start to finish. The story begins with Hannibal's father, Hamilcar, and his obsession with Rome, which filters through to his oldest son. The circumstances of Hamilcar's defeat at the end of the First Punic War are well conveyed, and the story flows easily from humiliation from defeat to the quest for vengeance. With the death of Hamilcar, Hannibal comes to prominence in the Carthaginian world and the stage is set for the invasion of Italy and the Second Punic War. The novel follows his story, relationships with family and military staff, from beginning to end. Delivered as a narration to his Roman nemesis, Scipio Africanus, Rafael Scott walks us through this pivotal series of events in world history as if we were reading Hannibal's own journal. Certainly not a new technique, but Lion's Brood provides a fresh approach to telling a tale that is rarely explored from the Carthaginian point of view... To save space... read the rest @ www.unrv.com
5.0 out of 5 stars
Captavating Must-Read!,
By Amy (California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Lion's Brood (Paperback)
I never thought I would find myself captivated by a historical fiction novel; especially one revolving around war, but this book did it. With Scott's fast-paced, visually engaging style of writing, the pages seem to turn themselves. At times, I almost felt as though I was riding along with Hannibal as his army entered Italy. Although it weighs more on the action side, what I enjoyed the most about this book is the emotional twists and elevations I experienced with every chapter. The Lion's Brood is a history lesson and a great story at the same time. I look forward to the next book in the saga and will eagerly recommend it to my friends.
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