Second Hand Cannae
Series : Cassell’s Fields of Battle
Author : Adrian Goldsworthy
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Condition
Fair condition. Laminated boards remain bright overall but show noticeable handling wear, including bent corners, edge wear, kinks along the lower edge of the rear cover and surface scratching to the back cover. Internally clean and sound, with the text, maps and illustrations clear and fully usable. A solid reading/reference copy.
Details
General - Pages : 200 | Images : Illustrated with maps, colour map sections, black-and-white photographs and reproductions of ancient artefacts | Publisher : Cassell | Place of Publication : United Kingdom | Language : English
Hardback - Year of Publication : 2001 | Edition : First Edition | Size : 230mm x 190mm | ISBN : 9780304357147
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A clear and engaging study of one of the most famous battles of the ancient world. Adrian Goldsworthy examines Hannibal’s great victory over Rome at Cannae in 216 BC, setting the battle within the wider context of the Second Punic War and the long struggle between Rome and Carthage. The book explains the background to the campaign, the strengths and weaknesses of the opposing armies, and the tactical decisions that led to one of the most devastating defeats in Roman history.
Published as part of Cassell’s Fields of Battle series, this volume combines accessible narrative with useful supporting material, including maps, illustrations and background detail on the Roman and Carthaginian military systems. It is a strong introduction to Cannae for general readers while still offering enough detail for students of ancient warfare, Hannibal, Rome and the Punic Wars.
