Hannibal Barca · A Captivating Guide to the Carthaginian General Who Fought in the Second Punic War Between Carthage and Ancient Rome by History, Captivating -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Introduction Chapter 1 – Rome Versus Carthage – The First Punic War

A Brief History of Carthage The Rise of Rome and the Decline of Carthage The Souring Relationship Turns Violent

Chapter 2 – Born into an Uncertain World

The Son of a Famous Leader The Commander Betrayed Hannibal’s Family A Vow That Decided His Future

Chapter 3 – The Element of Surprise – The Beginning of a Legend

Building up the Iberian Presence and the Second Punic War Begins The Problem of Saguntum Elephants and the Alps

Chapter 4 – Panic in Rome and the Subsequent Raiding of Roman Territory

Planning for Victory within Their Limits Initial Skirmishes Spring and the Decision to Leave Rome

Chapter 5 – The Rivalry Between Hannibal and Fabius

Rome’s Desperate Gambit A Different Kind of Cat and Mouse Hannibal’s Near Capture The Disguises of the Commander

Chapter 6 – Roman Devastation at Cannae

Initial Preparations for a Larger Fight Starting with Different Disadvantages Facing Their Enemy Fallout from the Battle at Cannae

Chapter 7 – More Than a Decade as the Enemy

Carthage Continues to Betray Their Military Commander Acceptance and Planning for a Protracted Engagement Surviving Hannibal

Chapter 8 – Defeating Hannibal

Forging a New Alliance and an African Foothold Hannibal’s Return Terms of the Defeat

Chapter 9 – Using Politics to Improve Carthage and a Final Betrayal

Chapter 10 – Cat and Mouse with Rome – Roles Reversed

The Alliance Rome Feared A Short Respite and Life as an Outlaw

A Final Victory and an Ingenious Tactic The Third Punic War and the End of Carthage

Chapter 12 – The Legacy and the Legend

Shaping Rome What Was Lost Effects Still Felt Today

How He Changed War One of the World’s Most Charismatic Characters

Conclusion Bibliography