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Roman Legionary vs Carthaginian Warrior: Second Punic War 217206 BC

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Roman Legionary vs Carthaginian Warrior: Second Punic War 217206 BC

Contributors:

By (Author) David Campbell
Illustrated by Adam Hook

ISBN:

9781472828040

Series:
Publisher:

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Imprint:

Osprey Publishing

Publication Date:

23rd August 2018

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Main Subject:
Other Subjects:

Military history
Warfare and defence

Dewey:

937.04

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

80

Dimensions:

Width 184mm, Height 248mm

Weight:

264g

Description

The peace that followed the First Punic War was shallow and fractious, with the resumption of hostilities in 218 BC sparked by Carthaginian expansion in Iberia seeing Rome suffer some of the worst defeats in her entire history. The Carthaginian army was a composite affair primarily made up of a number of levies from Africa and around the Mediterranean augmented by mercenaries and allies, and these troops crushed the Roman heavy infantry maniples in a series of battles across Southern Europe. Improvements made to their military, however, would see Roman revenge visited on Hannibal in full measure by Scipio, who would beat him at his own game and bring Roman legions to the gates of Carthage itself. In this study, the epic battles at Lake Trasimene (217 BC), Cannae (216 BC), and Ilipa (206 BC) are explored in detail, supported by carefully chosen illustrations and specially commissioned full-colour artwork and mapping.

Reviews

Campbell delivers insights from the points of views of the fighting men and inspects their arms and equipment. He also explores key clashes in detail in this concise and colorful account. - Toy Soldier & Model Figure

This excellent offering by Osprey gives a pretty amazing overview of the clash between two of the greatest armies on their age. For ancient history buffs, the books provides beautiful maps and renditions of the events occurring during the Second Punic War... - IPMS/USA

Author Bio

David Campbell has worked as a freelance new media producer and content specialist for many years, including roles at IBM, the BBC, various internet consultancies and the civil service. He has a broad range of interests in literature and history, including the Middle Ages, the Napoleonic era, naval warfare and the genesis of the military revolution. He lives in Southsea, UK. Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on subjects as diverse as the Aztecs, the Ancient Greeks, Roman battle tactics, several 19th-century American subjects, the modern Chinese Army, and a number of books in the Fortress series. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world. He lives in East Sussex, UK.

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