Description
| Product ID: | 9780306824241 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Hannibal's Oath |
| Subtitle: | The Life and Wars of Rome's Greatest Enemy |
| Authors: | Author: John Prevas |
| Page Count: | 320 |
| Subjects: | Biography: historical, political and military, Biography: historical, political & military, European history, Ancient history, European history, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Ancient Rome, BCE to c 500 CE |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating From an internationally acknowledged expert on Hannibal, the first full biography of Rome's enigmatic nemesis in over twenty years, exploring Hannibal's extraordinary character in the context of his legendary success and ultimate failure 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. |
| Imprint Name: | Da Capo Press Inc |
| Publisher Name: | Hachette Books |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2017-09-28 |
