The War with Hannibal

De: Titus Livius Livy

Narrado por: John Franklyn-Robbins

Duración: 4 h y 31 m

Resumen del Editor

Hannibal’s military campaign against Rome inspired its citizens with the same panic that would later terrify Europeans beset by Mongol invaders from the East. A sworn enemy of Rome, Hannibal succeeded as leader of the Carthaginian forces at the age of 26, following the death of his brother-in-law Hasdrubal. On joining his troops, Hannibal launched an attack on the Roman-held city of Saguntum, beginning the Second Punic War and a process that seemed almost predestined as his army swept like a scourge round the Mediterranean shores. Though credit is due to the wisdom of Carthage’s leaders and the loyalty and efficiency of its troops, the larger share must be given to Hannibal, a leader and strategist equal to any the world has known.

Public Domain (P)1993 Recorded Books, LLC

Well done!

Amazing writing from one of history’s greatest authors. Livy makes the field come alive, and the narration is excellent.

NOT unabridged

Would you listen to The War with Hannibal again? Why?

I enjoyed this book, but it's a condensed version rather than unabridged as advertised. The reading was excellent, and the excerpts included were well-chosen. Still, I was annoyed to find that this was a

EXCELLENT

A very informative book with solid narration in easily understood common language. I learned quite a bit.