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Oxford [England], octavo, xxii, [ii], 40, 182, [2] p., including half-title, errata, engraved folding map with outline hand-color, and three additional lithographed plates and maps. ***CONTENT: Hannibal's crossing of the Alps in 218 BC was one of the major events of the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage, and one of the most celebrated achievements of any military force in ancient warfare. He led his army from Spain over the Alps into Italy, bypassing Roman and allied land garrisons, and Roman naval dominance. The exact route of Hannibal's march through the mountains has been much debated by historians. This volume outlines the opinions of Livy, Polybius, and a host of later historians and writers (D'Anville, Gibbon, General Melville, De Luc, etc.); the authors suggest that Hannibal's route to Turin was via the Little St. Bernard Pass. Chapters herein discuss the early historical exploration of the Alps, and describe Hannibal's march through Spain, Gaul, across Mont du Chat, ascent to the summit of the Alps, passage through the Little St. Bernard, descent, the siege and capture of Turin, and more. The exquisite, partly colored topographic map shows Hannibal's suggested route and also that of the authors, and unfolds to 13 by 12 inches. ***CONDITION: This is a complete, near pristine, Fine copy bound in 20th c. tan calf over marbled boards; backstrip with five raised bands and gilt-lettered red and green morocco title labels. The covers are like new, as is the backstrip, with bright, bold lettering. Joints and hinges fully complete, binding firm. Recent endpapers. The text pages are untrimmed and are fresh, clean, crisp and bright, as is the folding map. No foxing or stains. The lithographed plates are also clean, but mild offsetting is present on the opposing text pages. No evidence of previous ownership. This is a very handsome copy of an informative historical treatise. Not in Neate or Perret. International shipping will be extra, but only at my cost. Seller Inventory # OG5502
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