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The ghosts of Cannae

by O'Connell, Robert L.
Edition statement:1st ed. Published by : Random House, (New York :) Physical details: xvii, 310 p. : maps, plans ; 25 cm. ISBN:9781400067022 (alk. paper); 1400067022 (alk. paper). Year: 2010
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Includes Index




Traces of war --
Rome --
Carthage --
Hannibal's way --
The fox and the hedgehog --
Cannae --
Aftershocks --
The avengers --
Resurrecting the ghosts --
Eplogue : The shadow of Cannae.

Robert L. O'Connell, one of the most admired names in military history, tells the whole story of Cannae for the first time, giving a stirring account of this apocalyptic battle of the Second Punic War, and its causes and consequences.