My Account
Log in Registration
All
Cart
Highlights
Fiction Books
Non-Fiction Books
Children's Books
Rare Books
Music
DVD & Blu-Ray
Video Games
Category
Wishlists
Cart
All
Free Shipping in Australia
Trustpilot
Proud to be B-Corp

Hannibal Serge Lancel (Sorbonne University, Paris)

Hannibal By Serge Lancel (Sorbonne University, Paris)

Hannibal by Serge Lancel (Sorbonne University, Paris)

Reviews:
$25.99
Condition - Very Good
Only 1 left
Very Good

Summary

This is a historical biography of Hannibal, the military leader of Carthage responsible for waging a dramatic onslaught against Rome during the Punic Wars, and one of the most fascinating figures of ancient history. It is told from a pro-Hannibal, rather than pro-Roman, perspective.

Hannibal Summary

Hannibal by Serge Lancel (Sorbonne University, Paris)

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.

Hannibal Reviews

"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

About Serge Lancel (Sorbonne University, Paris)

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.

Table of Contents

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.

Additional information

GOR004410924
9780631218487
0631218483
Hannibal by Serge Lancel (Sorbonne University, Paris)
Serge Lancel (Sorbonne University, Paris)
Blackwell Ancient Lives
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
1999-08-06
256
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Hannibal