Hannibal Makers of History

audiobook

Hannibal Makers of History

by Jacob Abbott

EN·~5 hours·17 chapters

Chapters

17 total

Makers of History - Hannibal - By JACOB ABBOTT - WITH ENGRAVINGS

0:23

PREFACE

1:06

ENGRAVINGS.

0:13

HANNIBAL. - Chapter I. - The First Punic War. - B.C. 280-249

25:49

Chapter II. - Hannibal at Saguntum. - B.C. 234-218

22:07

Chapter III. - Opening of the Second Punic War. - B.C. 217

21:14

Chapter IV. - The Passage of the Rhone. - B.C. 217

24:08

Chapter V. - Hannibal crosses the Alps. - B.C. 217

43:46

Chapter VI. - Hannibal in the North of Italy. - B.C. 217

22:25

Chapter VII. - The Apennines. - B.C. 217

22:07

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

Jacob Abbott

Jacob Abbott

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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