Hannibal
Blackwell Ancient Lives
1. Edition March 1998
256 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-0-631-20631-6
John Wiley & Sons
This is an historical biography of Hannibal, the military leader of Carthage responsible for waging a dramatic onslaught on Rome during the Punic Wars. One of the few generals of history to be famous for the war he lost, Hannibal's attack in 218BC - which included his renowned march of elephants across the Alps - ranks amongst the most courageous and ill-fated enterprises in the history of the ancient world. This definitive biography of one of the most fascinating figures of ancient history offers a fresh perspective on the demise of the Hellenistic world and the rise of Rome.
List of Figures.
Foreword.
Glossary.
1. Hamilcar Barca.
2. Time for Spain.
3. From Cartagena to the Po Valley.
4.'Blitzkrieg' - from the Trebia to Cannae.
5. Declining Fortunes.
6. Setbacks.
7. Zama.
8. Exile.
9. Heritage, Legend and Image.
Chronological Highlights.
Bibliography.
Index.
Foreword.
Glossary.
1. Hamilcar Barca.
2. Time for Spain.
3. From Cartagena to the Po Valley.
4.'Blitzkrieg' - from the Trebia to Cannae.
5. Declining Fortunes.
6. Setbacks.
7. Zama.
8. Exile.
9. Heritage, Legend and Image.
Chronological Highlights.
Bibliography.
Index.
"Lancel's new study should remain for some time to come the best
treatment in English focusing on Hannibal specifically. Eminently
readable and with a chronological chart and maps, Hannibal
will appeal to readers at all levels." Choice
"Hannibal combines readability with solid scholarship.
Lancel's particular strength is his close acquaintance with things
Carthaginian. He has excavated there and is the author of a history
of the city which is also available in English. This competence
means that, in so far as the source material will allow it, he is
able to write from a sympathetic Punic perspective." Greece and
Rome
treatment in English focusing on Hannibal specifically. Eminently
readable and with a chronological chart and maps, Hannibal
will appeal to readers at all levels." Choice
"Hannibal combines readability with solid scholarship.
Lancel's particular strength is his close acquaintance with things
Carthaginian. He has excavated there and is the author of a history
of the city which is also available in English. This competence
means that, in so far as the source material will allow it, he is
able to write from a sympathetic Punic perspective." Greece and
Rome
Serge Lancel is Professor of Archaeology at the University
of Grenoble. For the past 30 years he has excavated and published
on excavations in and around Carthage. He has been the director,
since its foundation, of the crucial excavation at Byrsa, an
important sector of Carthage for most of its existence. He is
author of Carthage (Blackwell, 1995).
Antonia Nevill has an honors degree in Italian and
French. A committed European and a lifelong francophile, she has
spent over thirty years teaching in Further Education. Retirement
has at last enabled her to devote more time to her favorite
occupation, translating.
of Grenoble. For the past 30 years he has excavated and published
on excavations in and around Carthage. He has been the director,
since its foundation, of the crucial excavation at Byrsa, an
important sector of Carthage for most of its existence. He is
author of Carthage (Blackwell, 1995).
Antonia Nevill has an honors degree in Italian and
French. A committed European and a lifelong francophile, she has
spent over thirty years teaching in Further Education. Retirement
has at last enabled her to devote more time to her favorite
occupation, translating.