{"title":"Aevum Menu: Carthage \u003e Hannibal \u0026 the Punic Wars \u003e Hannibal","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"emperor-septimius-severus-the-roman-hannibal","title":"Emperor Septimius Severus: The Roman Hannibal","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne ancient source called Severus the most warlike of all men who had lived up to that moment in time. The rise of Septimius Severus to power started the dominance of the military in Roman affairs and it was because of this that Septimius’s advice for his sons was nothing less than: 'Be harmonious, enrich the soldiers, and scorn all other men!'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIlkka Syvanne explains in detail how the African Septimius Severus achieved his position, how he won his wars and battles and how he used his newly gained power to secure his family’s position. He reveals how he reformed the state and its military, and how he used these remodeled forces in wars of conquest to prove his worth as emperor to both the soldiers and the populace. This biography offers the first complete overview of the policies, events and military campaigns of Severus' reign in the fullest detail allowed by the sources. It also explains how and why these contributed to the military crisis of the third century and discusses the legacy he left for his son, Caracalla, who followed him in both his good and bad traits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pen and Sword Military","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44361140863110,"sku":"9781399066655","price":89.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/9199\/6550\/files\/IMG-6994.jpg?v=1789176800"},{"product_id":"hannibals-road-the-second-punic-war-in-italy-213-203-bc","title":"Hannibal's Road: The Second Punic War in Italy 213-203 BC","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany books have been written on the Second Punic War and Hannibal in particular but few give much space to his campaigns in the years from 213 203 BC. Most studies concentrate on Hannibals series of stunning victories in the early stages of the war, culminating at Cannae in 216 BC, then refocus on the activities of his nemesis ,Scipio Africanus, in Spain until the two meet in the final showdown at Zama. But this has led to the neglect of some of the Carthaginian genius most remarkable campaigns. By 212 the wider war was definitely going against the Carthaginians. Yet Hannibal, despite being massively outnumbered and with little support from home, was able to sustain his polyglot army and campaign actively across southern Italy for another ten years. His skilful manoeuvring and victory in numerous engagements kept several veteran armies of the normally aggressive Romans tied up and on the defensive, until Scipios invasion of North Africa pulled him home to defend Carthage. Mike Roberts follows the course of these remarkable events in detail, analysing Hannibals strategy and aims in this phase of the war and revealing a genius that had lost none of its lustre in adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pen and Sword Military","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44361153609862,"sku":"9781399078139","price":49.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/9199\/6550\/files\/9781399078139.jpg?v=1788925746"}],"url":"https:\/\/aevumbooks.com\/collections\/aevum-menu-carthage-hannibal-the-punic-wars-hannibal.oembed","provider":"Aevum Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}