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The narrative follows Hannibal Barca, a formidable Carthaginian leader, as he embarks on a daring military campaign against the Roman Empire, starting from Ancient Spain. With an army of tens of thousands and 30 elephants, he conquers Saguntum and strategically allies with disillusioned populations. His journey is marked by brilliant tactics and significant challenges, including harsh terrain and brutal losses while navigating the Pyrenees, Rhone, and the treacherous Alps, leading to pivotal confrontations at Cannae and Rome.
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Pride of Carthage, David Anthony Durham
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- Pride of Carthage
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Anthony Durham
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 592
- ISBN13
- 9780385722490
- Description
- The narrative follows Hannibal Barca, a formidable Carthaginian leader, as he embarks on a daring military campaign against the Roman Empire, starting from Ancient Spain. With an army of tens of thousands and 30 elephants, he conquers Saguntum and strategically allies with disillusioned populations. His journey is marked by brilliant tactics and significant challenges, including harsh terrain and brutal losses while navigating the Pyrenees, Rhone, and the treacherous Alps, leading to pivotal confrontations at Cannae and Rome.