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Hannibal: Enemy Of Rome Paperback – August 22, 1992

by Leonard Cottrell (Author)

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Book 1 of 3 in the Hannibal Series

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In the year 216 B.C., Hannibal of Carthage, faced with an opposing Roman army twice the size of his own, outwitted the enemy at Cannae by means of a strategy which has become a classic of its kind. As a result of his famous ”double pincer” maneuver, 70,000 Roman soldiers died within the space of a few hours on a field the size of New York’s Central Park. Yet, as devastating and startling as Cannae was, it was only one of a long list of incredible achievements. Hannibal’s fantastic 1,000-mile march across the Alps from Spain to Italy was one of the wonders of ancient times. He began his hazardous journey with 90,000 infantry, 12,000 cavalry, and 37 elephants. By the time he reached the Valley of the Po, more than 30,000 troops and many of his elephants had perished, but he still managed to stay in Italy for sixteen years.Blending biography and military adventure, Hannibal is a portrait of a military genius who was also a highly civilized man. The son of Hamilcar Barca, a famous general in his own right, Hannibal was a student of the Greek classics. But his father’s lifelong grudge against Rome fostered in the son a deep hatred for that Republic and a fierce determination to subdue it forever. This resulted in the bloody battles of Lake Trasimene, Campania, Nole, Capua, and Zama, all of which Leonard Cottrell describes with vigor and authority. In gathering material for Hannibal, Cottrell traveled the entire route that Hannibal took across the Alps, thus bringing to his account a valuable firsthand knowledge of his subject. With the drama and authenticity for which he is famous, Leonard Cottrell describes Hannibal’s amazing campaign—a saga of victory after victory which fell just short of its ultimate goal: the annihilation of Rome.

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Da Capo Press (August 22, 1992)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0306804980
ISBN-13: 978-0306804984
Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.6 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
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Solid 5 stars

By Stefan C. Mazur on January 12, 2004

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An incredibly well written book by an author who traveled and folled the paths of the great Hannibal who was only surpassed by one other general, the invincible and even greater Alexander! This book flows very well and engages the reader unlike so many other equally factual but "dry" accounts of history. What becomes very clear is the fact that Hannibal's success was based on his perfect reading of the the psyche of his enemy commanders. "Know thy enemy" must have been invented by Hannibal because he exploited that knowledge to the point where each pitched battle was tailormade for each confronting Roman general. But was goes around comes around - and as we know Hannibal was in the end defeated by a Roman general who was not only equally meticulous in preparing for his battles but spent his entire career studiying Hannibal's tactics which he then successfully employed in the final showdown with Rome's enemy #1. This man of course was Publius Cornelius Scipio, the son of the Roman general Scipio who led Hannibal's first encounter on Roman soil. Young Scipio fought in this battle some 15 years earlier. Wonderful reading and a very great effort by the author who succeeded splendidly in presenting one of the greatest generals in all time history.

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Enjoyable!

By Aristotle S. Spencer on September 26, 2011

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Ben Kane has again produced a very enjoyable novel and the first of several more to follow. I have read all three of his previous books with equal satisfaction.

I have a preference for novels based on ancient Rome and this is the first one that covers the Second Punic War (218-201 BC). It was at high school that I first read about Hannibal and his army crossing the Alps to invade Italy and this novel brought back many fond memories of my Latin classes.

Ben does his historical research well and has a knack of blending facts with a very plausible storyline. The reader is easily drawn into the story with excellent character development and their relationships. Events, conflicts, expeditions and numerous twists and turns in the direction of the story are all so craftily done that one never loses interest and, at times, it is hard to put the book down.

The siege of Saguntum (219 BC), the arduous journey over the Alps (218 BC) and the Battle of the Trebia (December of 218 BC) were riveting reading. They were also an excellent history lesson on this period.

I look forward to the next novel in this series.

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An easy and enjoyable read.

By Aaron Brown on February 4, 1999

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This book is perfect for those who want detail, but not to the extreme. In an attempt to get a better understanding of Hannibal the author goes for his own trek across the alps (albiet he is driving and has no elephants). It is not a long read and is very well written. Ideal for those who need an introduction to Hannibal.

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Readable.

By A Customer on April 22, 1998

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I read this book a few years ago and what I liked about it most was the authors ability to catch the reader in the momentum of the events that are taking place. Only the heartless are not hoping even in the face of this tragedy that Hannibal will win through and not be defeated. Also because the author is not writing what is to be a scholarly work he speculates in a manner which is very enjoyable making the book more readable. If you have never read anything about Hannibal but have always been interested I highly recommend this book.

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The Human Side of the Second Punic War

By Robin E. Levin on June 9, 2013

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Ben Kane's Hannibal, Enemy of Rome tells the human side of the Second Punic War. It centers upon two families, one Carthaginian and the other Roman. The Carthaginian family consists of a widower with three sons. The youngest son, Hanno, disobeying his father, goes on a fishing boat with a friend, is caught in a storm, and blown out to sea. He and his friend, Suniaton, are captured by pirates and sold into slavery in Campania. Suniaton is purchased to be a gladiator, while Hanno is purchased by a property owner to be a farm hand. Unfortunately for Hanno, the vilicus, or overseer is a Sicilian who hates Carthaginians and goes out of his way to make Hanno's life unbearable. Fortunately, Hanno is befriended by Aurelia and Quintus, the son and daughter of the property owner, Fabricius. Eventually, Quintus helps Hanno escape, and the two end up fighting on opposite sides when Hannibal invades Italy. Hanno is able to join up with his father Malchus and his brothers Bostar and Sapho who have come over the Alps with Hannibal. Quintus joins his father Fabricius in a cavalry unit under the command of Publius Cornelius Scipio, the father of Scipio Africanus.
Hannibal, Enemy of Rome is engaging and follows the actual events of the Second Punic War very closely. The action only goes up to the battle of Trebia, and I understand that there will be sequels. I look forward to reading Ben Kane's future books on the Second Punic War.

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A tale of three journeys

By E. M. R. Storrs on May 26, 2013

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Ben Kane's Hannibal: Enemy of Rome describes three journeys. The trek of the famous Carthaginian general who leads his troops over the Alps to challenge Rome provides the genesis for the novel, but it is the coming of age stories of two teenage boys who are destined to face each other across the battlefield that drives the action. Kane deftly draws the character of the Carthaginian, Hanno, whose fate is irrevocably changed after a harmless act of rebellion results in him being cast adrift at sea as well as in life. Enslaved, he comes to be owned by the father of the Roman boy, Quintus. Again, Kane describes a youth who rises to the challenges set him but at the same time shows his vulnerability. Both youths are rounded characters who display fear and come to understand the true meaning of loyalty: both to each other and to their countries. The book spares no punches when it comes to depicting the brutality of war and the callous attitudes of the times. As such, I wouldn't recommend it to those who are squeamish. However, I was impressed with the portrayal of the hardships faced by Hannibal's army during the perilous advance over the Alps; and Kane's recreation of the strategies, artillery and progress of the battle at Trebia is masterful. At the end of the book, Hanno and Quintus have both become men, tested and blooded. And with their debts to each other repaid, Kane creates the perfect set up for a final confrontation in the sequel, Hannibal: Fields of Blood. I look forward to reading it when it is released later this year.

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Excellent story telling

Needed a weekend book and this turned into a reading delight, just got the fields of blood book and the clouds of war is on the way, you just have to know what happens to Hanno and... Read more

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