Do you want to learn more about the great military leader Hannibal, but don’t have time to read huge, long biographies? Then let The History Journals take you on an hourly history tour of his life.

When it comes to great military leaders few will inspire the imagination of each new generation more than Hannibal, the mighty Carthaginian who marched 37 war elephants across the Alps in a bid to take on the Roman Empire. Even today this would be a daring and perilous adventure, but the fact that Hannibal succeeded in his mission in 218BC makes it all the more incredible.

Interestingly, few people remember that eventually Hannibal went on to lose his battle with Rome, which paled into insignificance compared with his achievement of taking elephants across the Alps. However, the man behind the legend was as remarkable as the stories that surround him and for this history journal we’ll embark upon a journey of discovery to find out who Hannibal really was.

Quickly forgetting all about Hannibal the Cannibal from the pen of Thomas Harris and The Silence of the Lambs, the Hannibal in question here lived before the birth of Christ and has been credited with being an inspiration to many of the world’s military leaders, including the French Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte and his very British nemesis, the Duke of Wellington. Both men were renowned for being great military strategists, but when we go back in time to when Hannibal waged war on the Romans, we can certainly see where it all began.

You will learn about:

• His life beginning to the end
• His use of war elephants
• How he inspired other military leaders like Napoleon
• How the Carthaginians were adept in both military and trade operations
• How he and his father, Hamilcar Barca, were part of the Punic Wars

The History Journals

We create enlightening history books for people looking to learn about topics in a quick study guide format. Our books won’t take you days to listen to - but can be enjoyed over a cup of coffee and an hour or so of your time. They are the perfect starter to see if you’d like to delve deeper into any specific subject.