Hannibal In Italy: A Historical Drama (1872)

By William Forysth

Book Overview

Hannibal In Italy: A Historical Drama is a book written by William Forysth in 1872. The book is a historical drama that tells the story of Hannibal, a Carthaginian general who famously led his army across the Alps to attack Rome during the Second Punic War. The drama is set in Italy and follows Hannibal's journey as he battles against the Roman army and attempts to conquer the Roman Republic.The book is divided into five acts and features a cast of characters that includes Hannibal, his brother Mago, the Roman general Scipio, and various other historical figures. The drama is written in verse and includes dialogue between the characters as well as descriptions of the battles and events that take place.Throughout the book, Forysth portrays Hannibal as a complex and charismatic character who is driven by his desire to defeat Rome and secure the future of Carthage. The drama also explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of war.Hannibal In Italy: A Historical Drama is a well-researched and engaging portrayal of one of the most famous military campaigns in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, military strategy, or drama.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: 1165470209
• ISBN13: 9781165470204
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"