Hannibal
and the Punic Wars
Hannibal Barca was the most famous general of his
age. At the Start of the 2nd Punic War, against all odds, he marched his army over two
mountain ranges and took on the Roman Republic; the mightiest empire of the ancient world.
He won famous victory after famous victory and campaigned in his enemies homeland for 15
years. Not for half a millennia would Rome be challenged by an external threat of the same
magnitude.
This source book contains a complete historical overview of
the period taking in the three wars that Rome fought with the North African City state of
Carthage (264 BC to 148 BC) with a description of the forces involved.
Featured with in this book are detailed army lists for all
the key protagonists:
- Punic Army (Wars 1-3)
- Republican Roman Army
- Spanish
- Numidians
- Early Gauls
- Ligurians
Also included are maps and diagrams of key engagements such
as Cannae, Lake Trasimene and Zama the last battle of the 2nd Punic war.
Soft Cover, Page Count 196, Retail
Price $34.95
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