Hannibal: The Struggle For Power In The Mediterranean
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded boards.
A masterwork of military biography and ancient history, Hannibal: The Struggle For Power In The Mediterranean chronicles the extraordinary life of Carthage's greatest general, whose audacious campaigns against Rome reshaped the ancient world. Sir Gavin de Beer presents a rigorously researched account of Hannibal Barca's legendary crossing of the Alps, his stunning victories at Trebia, Lake Trasimene, and Cannae, and the broader geopolitical contest between Carthage and Rome for dominance of the Mediterranean basin. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible prose, the narrative illustrates how one commander's tactical genius brought the Roman Republic to the brink of collapse, forcing Rome to reinvent its military strategy entirely. De Beer also uncovers the personal and political dimensions of Hannibal's life — his years of exile, his relentless pursuit by Roman enemies, and his ultimate fate — painting a portrait of a man as complex as he was formidable. This is an essential read for anyone captivated by the drama of classical antiquity and the art of war.
Author: Sir Gavin De Beer
Format: Hardback
Published: 1969, Thames and Hudson
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded boards.
A masterwork of military biography and ancient history, Hannibal: The Struggle For Power In The Mediterranean chronicles the extraordinary life of Carthage's greatest general, whose audacious campaigns against Rome reshaped the ancient world. Sir Gavin de Beer presents a rigorously researched account of Hannibal Barca's legendary crossing of the Alps, his stunning victories at Trebia, Lake Trasimene, and Cannae, and the broader geopolitical contest between Carthage and Rome for dominance of the Mediterranean basin. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible prose, the narrative illustrates how one commander's tactical genius brought the Roman Republic to the brink of collapse, forcing Rome to reinvent its military strategy entirely. De Beer also uncovers the personal and political dimensions of Hannibal's life — his years of exile, his relentless pursuit by Roman enemies, and his ultimate fate — painting a portrait of a man as complex as he was formidable. This is an essential read for anyone captivated by the drama of classical antiquity and the art of war.