
Makers of History - Hannibal - By JACOB ABBOTT - WITH ENGRAVINGS
PREFACE
ENGRAVINGS.
HANNIBAL. - Chapter I. - The First Punic War. - B.C. 280-249
Chapter II. - Hannibal at Saguntum. - B.C. 234-218
Chapter III. - Opening of the Second Punic War. - B.C. 217
Chapter IV. - The Passage of the Rhone. - B.C. 217
Chapter V. - Hannibal crosses the Alps. - B.C. 217
Chapter VI. - Hannibal in the North of Italy. - B.C. 217
Chapter VII. - The Apennines. - B.C. 217
This vivid, fact‑based portrait follows the rise of one of antiquity’s most daring commanders, tracing his roots from the bustling ports of Carthage to the strategic classrooms of his youth. It sketches the fierce rivalry that grew between Carthage and Rome, explaining how cultural differences and competition for trade turned into a century‑long clash. Early chapters detail the city’s mercantile power, its expansion across the Mediterranean, and the young noble’s immersion in a world of seasoned soldiers and seasoned merchants.
The author’s meticulous research shines through, relying on contemporary annals and archaeological findings to keep every episode true to the record. Readers are guided through Hannibal’s formative years, his early military experiences, and the bold decisions that set the stage for his legendary campaigns. By the end of the first act, listeners will understand the forces that forged a general whose name would echo through history.
Full title
Hannibal Makers of History Makers of History
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (334K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Dec 17, 2008
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1803–1879
Best known for the hugely popular Rollo books, this 19th-century American writer helped shape early children's literature with stories that mixed adventure, everyday life, and gentle instruction. He also wrote biographies and histories for young readers, reaching a wide audience on both sides of the Atlantic.
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