Dimensions
156 x 228 x 14mm
This definitive historical biography of Hannibal, written by a world-renowned scholar, explores his character and career and sets his life in the context of wider political and cultural history of the time. Until now the traditions and the reality surrounding Hannibal have been told from the perspective of Rome. Here, Professor Lancel brings his unrivalled understanding of the Carthaginian world to explain the complexities of Hannibal's character and the internal dynamics of the period in which he lived.
Recommended for students and scholars of ancient history as well as general readers.
