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Hannibal

By: Patrick N. Hunt
Narrated by: James Cameron Stewart
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One of the greatest commanders of the ancient world brought vividly to life: Hannibal, the brilliant general who successfully crossed the Alps with his war elephants and brought Rome to its knees.

Hannibal Barca of Carthage, born 247 BC, was one of the great generals of the ancient world. His father, Hamilcar, was also a great strategist and master tactician who 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's footsteps, leading Carthage in the Second Punic War.

From the time he was a teenager, Hannibal fought against Rome. He is famed for leading Carthage's army across north Africa, into Spain, along the Mediterranean coast, and then crossing the Alps with his army and war elephants. Hannibal won victories in northern Italy by outmaneuvering his Roman adversaries and defeated a larger Roman army at the battle of Cannae in 216 BC. Unable to force Rome to capitulate, he was eventually forced to leave Italy and return to Carthage when a savvy Roman general named Scipio invaded north Africa. Hannibal and Scipio fought an epic battle at Zama, which Hannibal lost. The terms of surrender were harsh and many Carthaginians blamed Hannibal, eventually forcing him into exile until his death.

To this day 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. He is one of the figures of the ancient world whose life and exploits never fail to impress. Historian Patrick N. Hunt has led archaeological expeditions in the Alps and elsewhere to study Hannibal's achievements. Now he brings Hannibal's incredible story to life in this riveting and dramatic audiobook.

©2017 Patrick N. Hunt (P)2018 Tantor
Africa Ancient Historical Military Military & War Politicians Politics & Activism Rome
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"An exciting biography of one of history's greatest commanders... A thrilling page-turner about one of history's most brilliant strategists and tacticians." (Kirkus, starred review)

Fascinating Story • Intriguing Historical Account • Great Narration • Well-researched Book • Detailed Account
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A perfect next step in relearning what the text books neglected to inform us of. Amazing story of an amazing general

Phenomenal

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The narration was great and the whole book really goes into detail on Hannibal. Highly recommend this book.

Fantastic

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Never a dull moment in this fascinating story. Always leaves me appreciating Hannibal’s stratagem and ultimate choice. Well told, decent narrator,

Always amazing!

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The story itself is absolutely fascinating. The only problem I have with this is the narrator. Well written book. Narrator got a bit too choppy a few times.

Story amazing. Narrator was too choppy.

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Probably the best book about Hannibal Barca for popular consumption if you don't want to get into all the warfare logistics of Rome and Carthage.

/noice/

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I really enjoyed this text, and the reading. Uses very descriptive imagery and really paints a clear picture, as if I were there myself.

Love this

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A brilliant voice narrating the life of a brilliant man.

Hannibal truly was a character of history, and the fact this work makes such good use of maligning sources, and still pays due homage to his brilliance is a testament to man and without alike.

My single favorite general of the ancient world

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on issue was you need maps available which were likely in the book. overall interesting story not heard by many. also enjoyed the breakdown of the historical context.

great story of history

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The details that I got from this book about Hannibal was a real good general in his time

Really good book

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Most accounts of Hannibal's life and invasion are from the Roman point of view and lack much of the interesting detail and context. I listened to this book twice and came away much more informed of this era.

Pleased with depth

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