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S'està carregant… Hannibal Crosses the Alps: The Invasion of Italy and the Punic Wars (1998)de John Prevas
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When he left his Spanish base one spring day in 218 B.C. with his 100,000-man army of mercenaries, officers, and elephants, Hannibal was launching not just the main offensive of the Second Punic War but also one of the great military journeys in ancient history. His masterful advance through rough terrain and fierce Celtic tribes proved his worth as a leader, but it was his extraordinary passage through the Alps--still considered treacherous even by modern climbers--that made him a legend. John Prevas combines rigorous research of ancient sources with his own excursions through the icy peaks to bring to life this awesome trek, solving the centuries-old question of Hannibal's exact route and shedding fresh light on the cultures of Rome and Carthage along the way. Here is the finest kind of history, sure to appeal to readers of Steven Pressfield's Gates of Fire: alive with grand strategy, the clash of empires, fabulous courage, and the towering figure of Hannibal Barca. No s'han trobat descripcions de biblioteca. |
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Google Books — S'està carregant… GèneresClassificació Decimal de Dewey (DDC)937.04History and Geography Ancient World Italian Peninsula to 476 and adjacent territories to 476 Italian Peninsula to 476 and adjacent territories to 476 Punic wars 264-146 B.C.LCC (Clas. Bibl. Congrés EUA)ValoracióMitjana:
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As indicated by its title, the obvious emphasis was an analysis of the evidence which support the potential routes Hannibal followed leading up to and through the Alps. Accordingly, portions of the book went into (too much) minute detail when evaluating the different potential routes.
However, the author went further did an excellent job of painting a vivid picture of what Hannibal and his men faced throughout the entire journey. It also includes a well-done description of the supply difficulties, challenging terrain, various warlike Celtic tribes, etc.
Although I have read many books on the second Punic War, this book's description of the initial phase of Hannibal's journey was an excellent addition in that it included information not found in most other general works. ( )