The Lion's Brood : The Story of Hannibal [Paperback]

Rafael Scott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2, 2004

It is 238 B.C. The First Punic War has ended and dark times have befallen the great African empire of Carthage. The struggle with Rome for domination of the Mediterranean has left the Carthaginians with shrinking provincial territories and increasing tributes to their merciless northern enemies... the Romans. The famed Carthaginian General Hamilcar Barca has sworn to never give in to these conquerors... and to destroy Rome at all costs. His eldest son, Hannibal, shall be his weapon. At the age of nine, Hannibal is torn from his tight circle of brothers and whisked away to study the strategies of warfare with his father in the distant land of Hispania. And over the next twenty years, a warrior is fashioned... a warrior is born. Two men in history brought the Roman Empire to their knees. One was the son of a carpenter. The other was the son of Hamilcar. This is the story of the greatest military strategist that ever lived... Hannibal.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The first book in Rafael Scott's trilogy "Lion's Brood: The Story of Hannibal " promises exciting new material in a genre that is too often ignored. It's fast paced action from start to finish. Read the rest at unrv.com --UNRV.com --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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The Lion's Brood serves as a portal into a time where massive armies collided and destruction reigned over ancient kingdoms. Based on true accounts of the Second Punic War, The Lion's Brood provides a unique point of view of the Carthaginian general as never told. It was written to engage the reader's emotional and visual senses and its fast-paced storyline is indeed a movie-going experience from cover to cover. I hope that you enjoy book one of this epic trilogy.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: PublishAmerica (February 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1413712606
• ISBN-13: 978-1413712605
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,663,382 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rafael's first novel, The Lion's Brood: The Story of Hannibal, was published in April 2004 (re-released in November 2010). His second novel, Beyond Mali, was published in 2006.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Captivating story of emotion, bravery, loyalty, and honor, June 28, 2004

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Peter Christoff (Pleasanton, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Lion's Brood : The Story of Hannibal (Paperback)

Being a student of history, I approached this book with understandable enthusiasm. I found it to be filled with rich characters, amazingly descriptive battle narratives, and meticulous attention to historical detail. Above all, I was impressed with Scott's comfortable writing style. He grabs the reader right from the start and takes him for an emotional ride that explores the depth of unspoken emotion between father and son, between patriot and parent, between love and war. I look forward to the next two installments eagerly.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars New author makes a splash into historical fiction, April 30, 2004

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"cheaton13" (Macomb, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Lion's Brood : The Story of Hannibal (Paperback)

The historical fiction genre welcomes a new author into the field. The first book in Rafael Scott's trilogy "Lion's Brood: The Story of Hannibal " promises exciting new material in a genre that is too often ignored. The story of Hannibal Barca and the Second Punic War is fast paced action from start to finish.

The story begins with Hannibal's father, Hamilcar, and his obsession with Rome, which filters through to his oldest son. The circumstances of Hamilcar's defeat at the end of the First Punic War are well conveyed, and the story flows easily from humiliation from defeat to the quest for vengeance. With the death of Hamilcar, Hannibal comes to prominence in the Carthaginian world and the stage is set for the invasion of Italy and the Second Punic War. The novel follows his story, relationships with family and military staff, from beginning to end. Delivered as a narration to his Roman nemesis, Scipio Africanus, Rafael Scott walks us through this pivotal series of events in world history as if we were reading Hannibal's own journal. Certainly not a new technique, but Lion's Brood provides a fresh approach to telling a tale that is rarely explored from the Carthaginian point of view...

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Captavating Must-Read!, April 27, 2004

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Amy (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Lion's Brood : The Story of Hannibal (Paperback)

I never thought I would find myself captivated by a historical fiction novel; especially one revolving around war, but this book did it. With Scott's fast-paced, visually engaging style of writing, the pages seem to turn themselves. At times, I almost felt as though I was riding along with Hannibal as his army entered Italy. Although it weighs more on the action side, what I enjoyed the most about this book is the emotional twists and elevations I experienced with every chapter. The Lion's Brood is a history lesson and a great story at the same time. I look forward to the next book in the saga and will eagerly recommend it to my friends.