punic war, 2nd, 218-201 b.c

Presents the history of Hannibal, a famous Carthaginian military commander who invaded Italy by crossing the Alps with war elephants, and won many battles against Rome over a decade before being defeated in the Battle of Zama at Carthage.

Presents an examination of the life and times of Hannibal Barca, leader of ancient Carthage, providing information on his early years, his military career, and his legacy.

Discusses the part played by the Etruscans, Samnites, Carthaginians, and Celts in Roman and Italian history. Includes an account of Hannibal's march and much description of the armor and weapons of the period.

When the city of Carthage falls to the Romans during the Punic Wars, Sara, the fifteen-year-old daughter of a Carthaginian senator, must gather her grief-stricken father and take to the seas, where, with only with a meager cargo to trade, her healing skills, her wits, and her courage, Sara must face a life wildly different from anything she thought possible.

Presents the life and military exploits of the famous Carthaginian general.

Recounts the life of the Carthaginian military genius and his army's journey from North Africa across the Alps to Italy in an attempt to defeat the Roman Empire.