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Relive Rome’s darkest hour as Hannibal presses the assault and Roman leaders grapple with war, faith, and politics.
This volume chronicles a pivotal stretch of the Second Punic War, tracing Hannibal’s bold campaigns and Rome’s stubborn defense. From daring marches and brutal battles to religious rituals and political upheaval, it blends military detail with the era’s public life. Readers will see how strategic choices, domestic debates, and acts of faith shaped Rome’s response to an existential threat.
- Front-line action: major clashes, tactics, and the harsh realities of ancient warfare.
- Political drama: consulship, the rise of dictators, and disputes over authority and procedure.
- Religious responses: prodigies, sacrifices, and public ceremonies as state policy.
- Leadership under pressure: how generals, senators, and tribunes navigate crisis and power.
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