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Hannibal's War
Hannibal's War
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Published:
23 June, 2005
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Description
Here, John Peddie provides a challenging re-evaluation of the Carthaginian's generalship of Hannibal, and asks how was it that a man so often described by historians as a military genius and a brilliant tactician could have plunged so deeply into a situation in which he was, almost inevitably, to fail?
John Peddie questions the role of the war-elephant, Hannibal's choice of route over the Alps, re-examines the purpose of the campaign and suggests the purpose of the campaign was not so much the destruction of Rome but the re-conquest of Sicily. Exploring the Carthaginian's generalship he concludes that Hannibal's War was lost at sea, not on land.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780750937979 |
| ISBN10 | 0750937971 |
| Number Of Pages | 224 |
| Item Weight | 260 g |
| Product Dimensions | 127 x 198 x 10 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | The History Press Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
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Author's Bio
John Peddie, OBE. MC, was a retired regular infantry soldier and this led to the authoritative nature of his books on the subject of Roman history. His other books include 'The Roman War Machine', 'Invasion: The Roman Conquest of Britain' and 'Alfred: Warrior King' which was commended by the British Army Review as a "masterly" didentangling of the King's campaign. He died in 1999.