Edition |
First edition. |
Description |
xvii, 310 pages : maps, plans ; 25 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Summary |
Robert L. O'Connell, one of the most admired names in military history, tells the whole story of Cannae for the first time, giving a stirring account of this apocalyptic battle of the Second Punic War, and its causes and consequences. |
Contents |
Traces of war -- Rome -- Carthage -- Hannibal's way -- The fox and the hedgehog -- Cannae -- Aftersocks -- The avengers -- Resurrecting the ghosts. |
Subject |
Cannae, Battle of, Italy, 216 B.C.
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Hannibal, 247 B.C.-182 B.C.
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Rome -- Army -- History.
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Punic War, 2nd, 218-201 B.C. -- Campaigns.
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Carthage (Extinct city) -- Relations -- Rome.
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Rome -- Relations -- Tunisia -- Carthage (Extinct city)
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ISBN |
9781400067022 alkaline paper |
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1400067022 alkaline paper |
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