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Scipio Africanus: Rome'S Greatest General
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The World Often Misunderstands Its Greatest Men While Neglecting Others Entirely. Scipio Africanus, Surely The Greatest General That Rome Produced, Suffered Both These Fates. Today Scholars Celebrate The Importance Of Hannibal, Even Though Scipio Defeated The Legendary General In The Second Punic War And Was The Central Military Figure Of His Time. In This Scholarly And Heretofore Unmatched Military Biography Of The Distinguished Roman Soldier, Richard A. Gabriel Establishes Scipios Rightful Place In Military History As The Greater Of The Two Generals.Before Scipio, Few Romans Would Have Dreamed Of Empire, And Scipio Himself Would Have Regarded Such An Ambition As A Danger To His Beloved Republic. And Yet, Paradoxically, Scipios Victories In Spain And Africa Enabled Rome To Consolidate Its Hold Over Italy And Become The Dominant Power In The Western Mediterranean, Virtually Ensuring A Later Confrontation With The Grecomacedonian Kingdoms To The East As Well As The Empires Expansion Into North Africa And The Levant. The Roman Imperium Was Being Born, And It Was Scipio Who Had Sired It. Gabriel Draws Upon Ancient Texts, Including Those From Livy, Polybius, Diodorus, Silius Italicus, And Others, As Primary Sources And Examines All Additional Material Available To The Modern Scholar In French, German, English, And Italian. His Book Offers A Complete Bibliography Of All Extant Sources Regarding Scipios Life. The Result Is A Rich, Detailed, And Contextual Treatment Of The Life And Career Of Scipio Africanus, One Of Romes Greatest Generals, If Not The Greatest Of Them All.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Scipio Africanus: Rome's Greatest General'? A: The book primarily focuses on the life and military achievements of Scipio Africanus, emphasizing his role as a pivotal figure in Rome's military history and his victory over Hannibal during the Second Punic War.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Richard A. Gabriel, a scholar known for his expertise in military history.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have some signs of wear but is still functional and readable.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: The book contains a total of 326 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a quality feel.
- Q: When was 'Scipio Africanus: Rome's Greatest General' published? A: The book was published on June 1, 2008.
- Q: Is there an edition of this book available? A: Yes, the book is available in an illustrated edition, which may include additional visual content.
- Q: What kind of sources does the author use to support the narrative? A: Richard A. Gabriel draws upon ancient texts from historians such as Livy, Polybius, and Diodorus, as well as modern scholarship in multiple languages.
- Q: What is the significance of Scipio Africanus in military history? A: Scipio Africanus is considered one of Rome's greatest generals due to his strategic victories that laid the foundation for Rome's dominance in the Mediterranean.
- Q: Will this book appeal to general readers or only to historians? A: While the book is scholarly in nature, it is written in a way that can engage both general readers interested in military history and academic scholars.