Hannibal's Oath: The Life And Wars Of Rome's Greatest Enemy
by John Prevas /
2017 / English / EPUB
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According to the ancient sources, Hannibal was nine years old
when his father led him to the temple at Carthage and dipped the
young boy's hands in the blood of the sacrificial victim. Before
those gods, Hannibal swore an oath of eternal hatred toward
Rome.
According to the ancient sources, Hannibal was nine years old
when his father led him to the temple at Carthage and dipped the
young boy's hands in the blood of the sacrificial victim. Before
those gods, Hannibal swore an oath of eternal hatred toward
Rome.
Few images in history have managed to capture and hold the popular
imagination quite like that of Hannibal, the fearless North
African, perched on a monstrous elephant, leading his mercenaries
over the Alps, and then, against all odds, descending the
ice-covered peaks to challenge Rome in her own backyard for mastery
of the ancient world. It was a bold move, and it established
Hannibal as one of history's greatest commanders. But this same
brilliant tactician is also one of history's most tragic figures;
fate condemned him to win his battles but not his war against
Rome.
Few images in history have managed to capture and hold the popular
imagination quite like that of Hannibal, the fearless North
African, perched on a monstrous elephant, leading his mercenaries
over the Alps, and then, against all odds, descending the
ice-covered peaks to challenge Rome in her own backyard for mastery
of the ancient world. It was a bold move, and it established
Hannibal as one of history's greatest commanders. But this same
brilliant tactician is also one of history's most tragic figures;
fate condemned him to win his battles but not his war against
Rome.
An internationally recognized expert on Hannibal for nearly thirty
years, historian John Prevas has visited every Hannibal-related
site and mountain pass, from Tunisia to Italy, Spain to Turkey,
seeking evidence to dispel the myths surrounding Hannibal's
character and his wars.
An internationally recognized expert on Hannibal for nearly thirty
years, historian John Prevas has visited every Hannibal-related
site and mountain pass, from Tunisia to Italy, Spain to Turkey,
seeking evidence to dispel the myths surrounding Hannibal's
character and his wars.Hannibal's Oath
Hannibal's Oath is an easily readable yet comprehensive
biography of this iconic military leader--an epic account of a
monumental and tragic life.
is an easily readable yet comprehensive
biography of this iconic military leader--an epic account of a
monumental and tragic life.