The ghosts of Cannae
Subtitle: Hannibal and the darkest hour of the Roman republic
By: Robert L. O'Connell.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Random House
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 310
ISBN-13: 9781400067022
Subjects: Hannibal, -- 247-182 B.C; Cannae, Battle of, Italy, 216 B.C; Punic War, 2nd, 218-201 B.C. -- Campaigns; Rome -- Army -- History; Carthage (Extinct city) -- Relations -- Rome; Rome -- Relations -- Tunisia -- Carthage (Extinct city)
Description: Robert L. O'Connell, one of the most admired names in military history, tells the whole story of Cannae for the first time, giving a stirring account of this apocalyptic battle of the Second Punic War, and its causes and consequences.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.