1st Edition

Hannibal's Dynasty Power and Politics in the Western Mediterranean, 247-183 BC

By Dexter Hoyos Copyright 2003
    328 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    320 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    Accessible and enlightening, Hannibal's Dynasty provides the full story of Carthage's achievement, going beyond the usual focus on Hannibal and military matters alone to look at a wide range of political and diplomatic issues too.

    Dexter Hoyos shows how the aristocratic Barcid family won dominance in the free republic of Carthage, and how they exploited family connections to lead Carthage to greatness at home and abroad.

    For students of Hannibal, his dynasty and his legacy - this is the book to read.

    Introduction I The heights of Heircte and Eryx II Carthage III The revolt of Africa IV Barca supreme V Hamilcar in Spain VI Hasdrubal’s consolidation VII Hannibal in Spain VIII The invasion of Italy IX Three great victories X Hannibal’s Italian league XI Indecisive war XII The defeat of Hasdrubal XIII Africa invaded XIV Defeat XV Post-war eclipse XVI Hannibal suffete XVII The end of the Barcids XVIII Sources

    Biography

    Dexter Hoyos

    'A major new contribution: it is a work of meticulous scholarship with a novel theme ... it should figure prominently on reading lists.' - JACT Review

    'Extremely well put together.' - BCMR