Hannibal In Italy: A Historical Drama (1872)

By William Forysth

Book Overview

Hannibal In Italy: A Historical Drama is a book written by William Forsyth in 1872. The book is a historical drama that tells the story of Hannibal Barca, a Carthaginian general who led an army across the Alps to invade Italy during the Second Punic War. The book is set in ancient Rome and follows Hannibal's military campaign as he battles against the Roman army. The book is divided into five acts and is written in verse, with a prologue and epilogue. It features a cast of historical figures, including Hannibal, his brother Hasdrubal, the Roman general Scipio, and various other soldiers and politicians. The book explores themes of war, love, and betrayal, as well as the political and social climate of ancient Rome.Hannibal In Italy: A Historical Drama is a well-researched and detailed account of Hannibal's campaign in Italy. It provides historical context and accurate depictions of the events and people of the time. The book is written in a poetic style that adds to the drama and intensity of the story. It is a compelling read for anyone interested in ancient history, military strategy, or dramatic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104174243
• ISBN13: 9781104174248
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"