Apart from the interest of the battles and sieges, apart from the Roman power, it reveals the dramatic vividness of Hannibal's personality. In the end Hannibal lost. His genius had not been able to overcome the firmness of Roman character and the basic loyalty of the Italian allies, but the test he applied was never again equaled. Greatness derives to heroism. That what makes him a hero.
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Hannibal was able to overcome the adversities until his last breath. From the siege of Saguntum in Spain in 219 B.C. until his death in 183 B.C. Hannibal pursued his aim with a steadfastness and a singleness of purpose that makes him a real hero. We cannot but admire Hannibal. The real hero and heroism are immortal, because in each succeeding age they are born again, in a new guise. Works Cited Adam, Julie.