Hannibal's oath
Subtitle: the life and wars of Rome's greatest enemy
By: John Prevas
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 287
ISBN-13: 9780306824241; 9780306824258
Subjects: Punic War, 2nd, 218-201 B.C.; Generals; Biography; History
Description: "According to ancient sources, Hannibal was only nine years old when his father dipped the small boy's hand in blood and made him swear eternal hatred of Rome. Whether the story is true or not, it is just one of hundreds of legends that have appeared over the centuries about this enigmatic military genius who challenged Rome for mastery of the ancient world. In this new biography, historian John Prevas reveals the truth behind the myths of Hannibal's life, wars, and character- from his childhood in Carthage to his training in military camps in Spain, crossing of the Alps, spectacular victories in Italy, humiliating defeat in the North African desert, banishment from Carthage, and suicide. Hannibal's Oath is an epic account of a monumental figure in history"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-270) and index.
Table of contents: title: The ultimate sacrifice to fulfill an oath; title: The road to power; title: On the march; title: Over the icy peaks; title: Crushing the Romans; title: The ebbing tide; title: Unending war; title: Return to Africa; title: Exile; title: Afterword.