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Book Synopsis: From an award-winning historian of ancient Rome, the definitive history of Rome's most devastating defeatAugust 2, 216 BC was one of history's bloodiest single days of fighting. On a narrow plain near the Southern Italian town of Cannae, despite outnumbering their opponents almost two to one, a massive Roman army was crushed by the heterogeneous forces of Hannibal, the Carthaginian general who had spectacularly crossed the Alps into Italy two years earlier. The scale of the losses at Cannae -- 50,000 Roman men killed -- was unrivaled until the industrialized slaughter of the First World War. Although the Romans eventually recovered and Carthage lost the war, the Battle of Cannae became Romans' point of reference for all later military catastrophes. Ever since, military commanders confronting a superior force have attempted, and usually failed, to reproduce Hannibal's tactics and their overwhelming success.
In Cannae, the celebrated historian Adrian Goldsworthy offers a concise and enthralling history of one of the most famous battles ever waged, setting Cannae within the larger contexts of the Second Punic War and the nature of warfare in the third century BC. It is a gripping read for historians, strategists, and anyone curious about warfare in antiquity and Rome's rise to power.
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Are you a history enthusiast looking for your next gripping read? Look no further than Cannae: Hannibal's Greatest Victory. Written by award-winning historian Adrian Goldsworthy, this book offers a concise and enthralling history of one of the most famous battles ever waged - the Battle of Cannae. With its blood-soaked plains and astonishing tactics, this battle has captivated military commanders and historians alike for centuries.
Step into the ancient world and witness the devastating defeat of the massive Roman army by the forces of Hannibal, the Carthaginian general. Despite being outnumbered almost two to one, Hannibal's heterogeneous forces crushed the Romans, leaving behind a staggering loss of 50,000 men. The Battle of Cannae would become the ultimate reference point for military catastrophes, with commanders throughout history attempting, and often failing, to reproduce Hannibal's tactics and achieve his overwhelming success.
Within the pages of Cannae, Adrian Goldsworthy not only delves into the intricacies of this momentous battle but also provides a broader perspective by placing it within the context of the Second Punic War and the nature of warfare in the third century BC. Immerse yourself in the strategies, rivalries, and power struggles of ancient Rome as you journey through this gripping historical account.
Whether you are a seasoned historian, a military strategist, or simply curious about warfare in antiquity and Rome's rise to power, Cannae: Hannibal's Greatest Victory is a must-read. So why wait? Expand your historical knowledge and order your copy today!
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