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Series
Total war. Rome volume 1
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Carthage, 146 BC. This is the story of Fabius Petronius Secundus - Roman legionary and centurion - and of his general Scipio Aemilianus, and his rise to power: from his first battle against the Macedonians, that seals the fate of Alexander the Great's successors, to total war in North Africa and the Siege of Carthage. Scipio's success brings him admiration and respect, but also attracts greed and jealousy - for the closest allies can become the bitterest...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Hannibal Barca was the sworn enemy of Rome, one of the most powerful nations on earth. He ransacked the Roman countryside, leaving fields in ruins and villages in flames. But was Hannibal truly wicked? Or were his tactics the same as those used by his enemies? Inside you'll find: the life story of one of history's most infamous figures; primary sources and other readings from ancient times; profiles of Hannibal's' family, friends, and enemies; map...
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
2006, c2005
Language
English
Description
"The legendary city of Carthage on the coast of present day Tunisia was the home of Hannibal, whom many historians call the greatest military commander of all time. Descendants of the Phoenicians, the Carthaginians were undisputed rulers of the sea by the third century BCE, dotting the Mediterranean region with busy trading outposts. In a battle for supremacy of the ancient world, Hannibal attacked Rome with an enormous army, which included dozens...