In 216 BC, Roman and Carthaginian armies met near the town of Cannae in southern Italy in one of the most famous battles of the ancient world.
216 BC: The Battle of Cannae presents a clear and accessible account of this confrontation, explaining how the campaign developed, why the two sides came to fight, and how the outcome affected the course of the Second Punic War.
The book places the battle within its political and military setting, outlining the wider conflict between Rome and Carthage and the pressures facing the Roman Republic during Hannibal's campaign in Italy. It also considers the consequences of the defeat and why Cannae became a lasting reference point in the history of warfare.
Written for general readers, this concise guide is suitable for those interested in:
ancient Roman history the Second Punic War Carthage and the western Mediterranean major battles of the ancient worldBalanced and straightforward in approach, this book offers an introduction to one of the most studied and influential battles in military history and its place in the long struggle between Rome and Carthage.
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