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This epic retelling of the legendary Carthaginian military leader's assault on the Roman empire begins in Ancient Spain, where Hannibal Barca sets out with tens of thousands of soldiers and 30 elephants. After conquering the Roman city of Saguntum, Hannibal wages his campaign... Read Full Overview

Beginning in ancient Spain, where Hannibal's father had carved out a Carthaginian empire, this novel traces the origins of the War of Carthage, the opening moves, and Hannibal's inspired choice to attack Rome via a land route that most believed to be impossible. Comenzando en... Read Full Overview

In ancient Rome parents used to silence misbehaving children with the utterance 'Hannibal ad portas' (Hannibal is at the door). Such was the fear and awe that Hannibal Barca instilled...
Told in arcing epic technicolour this is the story of one of the ancient world's most... Read Full Overview