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Title: Hannibal's War With Rome: The Armies and Campaigns 216 Bc by Terrence Wise, Mark Healy, Terence Wise ISBN: 1-85532-870-4 Publisher: Osprey Pub Co Pub. Date: June, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95

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Summary: Rome's close call with the might of Carthage
Comment: The title is essentially two books in one. The first 'Armies of the Carthaginian Wars' is a traditional Osprey Military Library treatment of the subject in a 'Men of Arms' style. (approx. 50 pages) While the 2nd book 'Hannibal's Wars' is in Osprey's 'Campaign' style (approx. 100 pages) and is a much more comprehensive and critical examination of the arms, and armour of the two opposing forces as well as a detailed look of the issues at stake. The colour illustrations are excellent as always. The colour plates arranged together in the 1st book, while interspersed, in the 2nd. There are numerous B/W photographs of primary evidence such as coins, funerary art and sculpture. Inevitably, because these 2 books were written separately and fused together for this compilation, there is no inter-reference, some subjects are covered twice and there is some disagreement. One criticism from a purely academic point of view is the use of primary classical sources. Instead of just 'Polybius says...' I would have preferred a footnote at least referencing the chapter or section this view could be found in a standard translation of the text. The two 'books' have to be read in conjunction to get the most of the whole. For example the wonderful painting of the Roman Tribune (found in the 1st book) is stated to be based on a figure found on a certain altar. It is not until you get to the 2nd book, where this original altar figure is reproduced, can you judge for yourself the accuracy of the painting. On the whole a worthy compilation - an easy read and style and taken together the two books provide an excellent overview of the 2nd Punic War and its effects.

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