Titus Livius Edward Rupert Humphreys (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating history of one of the most memorable campaigns of antiquity: the Second Punic War. The text focuses on the clash between Rome and Carthage, exploring the political landscape, cultural differences, and military strategies that defined this epic struggle. The author uses extensive historical parallels and references to military operations of ancient times to illuminate the complexities of the war, showcasing the strategies and personalities that shaped its course. The book goes beyond a simple recounting of battles and sieges to examine the deep-seated animosity that fueled this conflict. It analyzes the motivations of both sides, exploring the Roman outrage at Carthage's audacity in launching an invasion after their defeat in the First Punic War, and the Carthaginians' bitter resentment at their perceived mistreatment by Rome. The book then explores the legendary figure of Hannibal, presenting a detailed and insightful portrait of the Carthaginian general's remarkable skills as a military strategist and leader, as well as his character flaws. The author's analysis offers readers a deeper understanding of the strategies and tactics that defined the Second Punic War, revealing the strengths and weaknesses of both sides in this critical period of ancient history. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.