Hannibal

Synopsis

“an exciting biography of one of history’s greatest commanders. a thrilling page-turner” (kirkus reviews, starred review) about the brilliant carthaginian general who successfully crossed the alps with his war elephants and brought rome to its knees, and who is still regarded today as one of the greatest military strategists in history. Hannibal barca of carthage, born 247 bc, was one of the great generals of the ancient world. His father, hamilcar, imposed carthaginian rule over much of present-day spain.