
Scipio Africanus
Greater Than Napoleon
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Derek Perkins
From one of the most brilliant military historians of our time, this is the classic biography of Rome's greatest general and the victor over Rome's greatest enemy, Hannibal.
Scipio Africanus (236-183 BC) was one of the most exciting and dynamic leaders in history. As commander, he never lost a battle. Yet it is his adversary, Hannibal, who has lived on in public memory. As B. H. Liddell Hart writes, "Scipio's battles are richer in stratagems and ruses - many still feasible today - than those of any other commander in history." Any military enthusiast or historian will find this to be an absorbing, gripping portrait.
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Usually, when a historian seeks to retrieve the reputation of a neglected figure, they do so at the expense of the figures who overshadow their subject. Instead, Liddell Hart’s brilliant appreciation of Scipio is as even-handed as the mind of the great Roman himself. Everyone, from Alexander, Hannibal, and Julius Caesar to Marlboro and Wellington, get their just desserts. There are no cheap shots here. Nevertheless, when placed in the long perspective of military history (something Liddell Hart does with penetrating insight), Scipio stands supreme. His grasp of strategy embraced diplomacy, psychology, and morality -- because his ultimate aim was a lasting peace.
Liddell Hart’s prose is as balanced and well-wrought as the judgements it expresses, accentuated by Derek Perkins’ intelligent, well-paced delivery.
The Aim of War is Peace
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In this book Hart lays out his argument that Scipio Africanus stands above all others in military history as a great commander. I found his argument compelling and would recommend to anyone interested in military and Roman history.
An argument for the greatest Military Captain in history.
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Interesting but conjecture
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Essential reading on civil/military relations
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Grand
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Fun and quick biography of one of history’s greatest generals by one of the 20th century’s keenest military analysts.
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Excellent
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Great short history of this Roman figure. Really like this narrator guy
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Very interesting history
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Ave Scipio!
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