Hannibal

Hannibal is a historical biography book written by Jacob Abbott. The book is about the life of Hannibal Barca, a great military commander from Carthage who lived during the Second Punic War. Hannibal is known for his military strategy and tactics, which have been studied and admired by military leaders throughout history. The book covers Hannibal's childhood, his rise to power, his battles against Rome, and his eventual defeat. It also explores his personal life, his relationships with his family and his soldiers, and his legacy. The book is written in an engaging and accessible style, making it suitable for readers of all ages who are interested in history and military strategy. Overall, Hannibal is an informative and entertaining book that provides a comprehensive look at one of the greatest military leaders of all time.1900. The author assures that the readers may rely upon this record as the truth, and nothing but the truth, so far as an honest purpose and a careful examination have been effectual in ascertaining it. Contents: The First Punic War; Hannibal at Saguntum; Opening of the Second Punic War; The Passage of the Rhone; Hannibal Crosses the Alps; Hannibal in the North of Italy; The Apennines; The Dictator Fabius; The Battle of Canne; Scipio; Hannibal a Fugitive and an Exile; and The Destruction of Carthage. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.