Hannibal : Makers of History

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Hannibal" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work focuses on the life and campaigns of the renowned Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca, particularly highlighting the tensions and conflicts between Rome and Carthage during the Punic Wars. The narrative is structured to convey historical truth, emphasizing the rivalry and military strategies employed in these epic conflicts. The opening of the book introduces the context of the First Punic War, detailing the origins of the historical rivalry between Rome and Carthage. It describes the strategic positioning of both nations and the unfolding of military actions, including the decisive role of leaders like Regulus in Roman efforts against Carthage. Abbott outlines the gradual escalation of hostilities, setting the stage for Hannibal's rise as a prominent figure in the Second Punic War after taking command in Spain, driven by his infamous oath of vengeance against Rome at a young age. The detailed accounts and character sketches provide a vivid backdrop for the dramatic military and political struggles that defined this pivotal era in ancient history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The First Punic War

Hannibal at Saguntum

Opening of the Second Punic War

The passage of the Rhone

Hannibal crosses the Alps

Hannibal in the north of Italy

The Apennines

The dictator Fabius

The Battle of Cannae

Scipio

Hannibal a fugitive and an exile

The destruction of Carthage.

Credits:

Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-12-17