Hannibal
Released in 1937 and 1929, respectively, Baker's biographical  survey of ancient military leaders continues. Augustus was  propelled into the leadership of Rome at the age of 18 following  the hastened demise of his uncle Julius Caesar. He proved  ambitious and ruthless beyond his years, but to his credit he  did create a Roman state that lasted for centuries. Hannibal was  no piker either, and Baker offers information on the  Carthaginian ruler surpassing the standard  elephants-crossing-the-Alps story.Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.