Publius cornelius scipio africanus 236183 bc, an aa kent as scipio the african, scipio africanusmajor, scipio africanus the elder, an scipio the great, is renained as ane o the greatest generals, nae anly o auncient roum, but o aw time. Scipio shared the same name as his dad, a roman consul. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. His book offers a complete bibliography of all extant sources regarding scipios life. Scipio africanus was a talented roman general who commanded the army that defeated hannibal in the final battle of the second punic war in 202 b. War antiochus in greece war against antiochusfirst stage final defeat of antiochus arraignment of scipio africanus the bacchanalia in rome and italy perseus and demetrius perseus and the states of greece the third macedonian war the. Publius cornelius scipio, who become famous roman general scipio africanus, came to be in rome, italy, in 236 b. Leo africanus, traveler whose writings remained for some 400 years one of europes principal sources of information about islam.
The man who defeated hannibal by ross leckie is an interesting account of what may have happened with the roman leader before and after he defeated hannibal. His many books include scipio africanus, lawrence of arabia, the rommel papers, and sherman all available from da capo press. Scullard, general editor of the aspects of greek and roman life series. Scipio africanus 236183 bc was one of the most exciting and dynam. Alkebulan, ethiopia, kmt, sudan, etc but none of those names would universally ring true to its ancient inhabitants. Titus livius livy, the history of rome, book 30, chapter 31. The world often misunderstands its greatest men while neglecting others entirely. Final defeat of antiochus arraignment of scipio africanus the bacchanalia in rome and italy. The present historical tense is used, with copious footnotes to identify what is historical, and what is fiction. Gabriel 2008, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
Scipio whod been trained to become a military leader followed his dad into war to protect romes tactical interests. He also worked as a training design consultant to the us navy and air force. What was africas name before scipio africanus named it. The author provides a keen analysis of scipios military achievements together with an informed account of his political career. Liddell hart writes,scipios battles are richer in stratagems and ruses many still feasible today than those of any other commander in history. Aemilius paulus scipio the younger and polybius polybius responds to scipio s speech character of the younger scipio scipio s generosity to his mother. Greater than napoleon this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. I could give you specific names historians have dug up. Scipio africanus ebook, b h liddell h liddell hart. Publius cornelius scipio africanus, also known as scipio the african, scipio africanusmajor, scipio africanus the elder, and scipio the great, was. Titus livius livy, the history of rome, book 30 rev. Book one of the scipio africanus saga by martin tessmer did an excellent job tying history with fiction. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
His main achievements war during the seicont punic war whaur he is best kent for defeatin hannibal at the final battle at zama, ane o the feats that. From one of the most brilliant military historians of our time, this is the classic biography of romes greatest general and the victor over romes greatest enemy, hannibal. Scipio africanus the younger roman general britannica. Today scholars celebrate the importance of hannibal, even though scipio defeated the legendary general in the second punic war and was the central military figure of his time. At the battle of the ticinus, hannibals initial encounter with roman arms, young scipio first tasted warfare, rescuing. Jul 28, 2008 his book offers a complete bibliography of all extant sources regarding scipio s life. This is a great history, although i take exception to the subtitle greater than napoleon being an. He received the name africanus and celebrated a triumph in rome after his destruction of carthage 146 bc. Clodius licinius in the third book of his roman history says that pleminius bribed some men to set fire to various parts of the city during the games which scipio africanus was celebrating, in fulfilment of a vow, during his second consulship, to give him an opportunity. Here the focus is on ancient romes greatest general, scipio africanus, the man who defeated one of the worlds legendary military leaders. Captain basil henry liddell hart 18951970 was a prolific military historian and one of the foremost military theorists of the twentieth century.
This book has changed my perspective on so many things, and i can tell its going to be a book i read several times throughout my life. One of the most fascinating personalities in the history of the roman republic comes vividly to life in this new book by h. Each culture, ethnic group, nation and language groups have a different wo. Martin tessmer is a retired professor of instructional design and technology. This is a great history, although i take exception to the subtitle greater than napoleon being an ardent fan of that great general. Scipio africanus biography famous people biographies.
This book explains the life of scipio africanus, who was a general of the roman republic during the second punic war. Yet it is his adversary, hannibal, who has lived on in public memory. From one of the most brilliant military historians of our time, this is. From one of the most brilliant military historians of our time, this is the classic biography of romes greatest general. Gabriels book is the first biographical piece the scipio africanus in decades, and i would argue it is one of the better ones. Liddell hart and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The majority of this book is about scipios various military exploits and his triumph over hannibal barca, a well known carthaginian general. Scipio africanuss european and african campaigns during the second punic war serve as timeless lessons for joint force planners on how to conduct center of gravity cog analysis in support of theater and national military planning. Scipio africanus unknown1720 find a grave memorial. This is the second novel in leckies proposed trilogy about ancient carthage, after the highly praised hannibal regnery, 1996.
Maintained by plantagenet princess contributor 49922906. In the name of rome, scipio africanus systematically destroyed the hardwon empires of hannibal and alexander the great. Greater than napoleon, by liddell hart was first published in 1926 and the years have not condemned it to the forgotten back shelves of a library. Publius cornelius scipio aemilianus africanus numantinus 185129 bc, primarily known as scipio aemilianus, or also scipio africanus the younger, was an important politician and general of the roman republic, who served as consul twice, in 147 and 4 bc. Pdf scipio africanus download full pdf book download. I browsed through his list and after reading the summaries of several of the books, the first i decided on was scipio africanus. If you like the show rome, youd definitely like this book. The world often misunderstands its greatest men while neglecting o. Scipio africanus gabriel, r a 9781597972055 amazon. Scipio rules martin tessmer 9781548404239 netgalley. Roman general noted for his victory over the carthaginian leader. This book has changed my perspective on so many things, and i can tell its going to be a. Gabriel served the army, and it comes through in his writing. The author is thorough almost to a fault, and he is possessed of a military mind.
The senate breaks its alliance with ptolemy philometor massanissa harasses the carthaginians prusias accuses eumenes demetrius and ariarathes ambassadors from ariarathes isocrates comes to rome as ambassador isocrates the grammarian legacy of l. Educated at fes, in morocco, leo africanus traveled widely as a young man on commercial and diplomatic missions through north africa and may also have visited the city of. Scipio africanus, also called scipio africanus the elder, latin scipio africanus major, in full publius cornelius scipio africanus, born 236 bce died 183 bce, liternum, campania now patria, italy, roman general noted for his victory over the carthaginian leader hannibal in the great battle of zama 202 bce, ending the second punic war. Clodius licinius in the third book of his roman history says that pleminius bribed some men to set fire to various parts of the city during the games which scipio africanus was celebrating, in fulfilment of a vow, during his second consulship, to give him an opportunity of breaking out of gaol and making his escape. Yet it is his adversary, hannibal, who has lived on in the public memory, due mostly to his daring march through the alps with his elephants. The author of twelve nonfiction and fiction books, his most current endeavor is the scipio africanus saga, which includes scipio rising, the three generals, and scipio s dream.
Liddell hart 1994, paperback, reprint at the best online prices at. He is best known for defeating hannibal at the final battle of zama in 202 bc. The victory was one of the feats that earned him the agnomen africanus. His book offers a complete bibliography of all extant sources regarding scipio s life. Scipio africanus, surely the greatest general that rome produced, suffered. His main achievements were during the second punic war. Gabriel 2008, hardcover at the best online prices at. Aug 08, 2016 publius cornelius scipio africanus, also known as scipio the african, scipio africanus major, scipio africanus the elder, and scipio the great, was a roman general and later consul who is often. Gabriel establishes scipios rightful place in military.
Publius cornelius scipio africanus, also known as scipio africanus the elder and scipio the great, was a roman general and later consul who is often regarded as one of the greatest military commanders and strategists of all time. Scipio africanus, surely the greatest general that rome produced, suffered both these fates. A childrens book that tells the story of early 20thcentury black lawyer scipio africanus jones will be published by the university of arkansas press. Today scholars celebrate the importance of hannibal, even though scipio defeated the legendary general in the second punic war. In this scholarly and heretofore unmatched military biography of the distinguished roman soldier, richard a. Scipio s conquest of carthaginian iberia culminated in the batt. Born in rome in 236 bc, publius cornelius scipio africanus, also known as scipio the african, scipio africanusmajor so named because of his military victories in africa, scipio africanus the elder, or scipio the great, is considered by many to be one of romes greatest generals and one of the most exciting and dynamic leaders in history. The result is a rich, detailed, and contextual treatment of the life and career of scipio africanus, one of romes greatest generals, if not the greatest of them all. This new edition includes new maps that add to the story and help better show how the battle ensued. Scipio africanus the younger, roman general famed both for his exploits during the third punic war 149146 bc and for his subjugation of spain 43 bc.
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