Discussion: The Ghosts of Cannae: Hannibal and the Darkest Hour of the Roman Republic

Author: Robert L. O'Connell

Description: This book vividly recounts the Battle of Cannae in 216 BCE, where Hannibal's Carthaginian army delivered a devastating defeat to Rome, considered one of history's greatest military disasters. O'Connell explores the strategies, personalities, and aftermath, focusing on Hannibal’s tactical genius and Rome’s resilience, weaving a narrative of military history and its lasting impact on the Roman Republic.

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