Hannibal's Oath Hannibal's Oath The Life and Wars of Rome's Greatest Enemy John Prevas Da Capo2017Hardback318pp Illustrated228x150mm 9780306824241 Product Code: 508112 Details The Carthaginian general Hannibal (247–183 BCE) won an enduring place in the popular imagination through his audacious expedition across the Alps with... DetailsBackDetailsThe Carthaginian general Hannibal (247–183 BCE) won an enduring place in the popular imagination through his audacious expedition across the Alps with a contingent of elephants. But what were his motivations and why did his long campaign against Rome end in tragic failure? Combining evidence from ancient sources with his own experience of Hannibal-related sites, Prevas analyses the enigmatic personality and unconventional tactics of the commander whom Napoleon considered ‘the most daring of all men’. <i>Felt-tip mark on lower trimmed edge</i>.Read MoreRead Less publ £25.00was £9.99sale price £4.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesHistoryAncient HistorySaleTagsAncient history: to c 500 CEBiographyEuropean history