Images of America
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This is the breathtaking adventure of the great Carthaginian general who shook the foundations of Rome. When conflict between Rome and Carthage resumed in 219 B.C., after a brief hiatus from the first Punic War, the Romans decided to invade Spain. Eluding several Roman legions sent out to intercept him in Spain and France, Hannibal Barca astoundingly led his small army of mercenaries over the Alps and thundered down into the Po Valley. The Carthaginian swept all resistance from his path and, as one victory led to another, drove a wedge between Rome and its allies. Hannibal marched up and down the Italian peninsula for 18 years, appearing well nigh invincible to a Rome which began to doubt itself for the first time in its history. This violent and exciting narrative will thrill you with the accounts of heroism and brilliance displayed on both sides as the war raged mercilessly across the entire Western Mediterranean. Learn how the patience of Fabius Maximus and the genius of Lucius Cornelius Scipio finally turned the tide in this, the world's first "global" conflict...a conflict whose aftermath proved to be one of the most decisive and enduring events in world history. And finally, learn the secret to the success of Hannibal, the most brilliant military commander of all time.
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Hannibal
This is the breathtaking adventure of the great Carthaginian general who shook the foundations of Rome. When conflict between Rome and Carthage resumed in 219 B.C., after a brief hiatus from the first Punic War, the Romans decided to invade Spain. Eluding several Roman legions sent out to intercept him in Spain and France, Hannibal Barca astoundingly led his small army of mercenaries over the Alps and thundered down into the Po Valley. The Carthaginian swept all resistance from his path and, as one victory led to another, drove a wedge between Rome and its allies. Hannibal marched up and down the Italian peninsula for 18 years, appearing well nigh invincible to a Rome which began to doubt itself for the first time in its history. This violent and exciting narrative will thrill you with the accounts of heroism and brilliance displayed on both sides as the war raged mercilessly across the entire Western Mediterranean. Learn how the patience of Fabius Maximus and the genius of Lucius Cornelius Scipio finally turned the tide in this, the world's first "global" conflict...a conflict whose aftermath proved to be one of the most decisive and enduring events in world history. And finally, learn the secret to the success of Hannibal, the most brilliant military commander of all time.
Seabreeze Park
Part of the Images of America Series, this volume features an in depth look at the history of the historic Seabreeze Amusement Park in Rochester, NY. It features many details and images of the park's history, including, attractions, time lines, people, and even world records from the time of the park's inception in 1879 to 2018.
Maine life at the turn of the century through the photographs of Nettie Cummings Maxim
Lafayette
"Personnalité de la Révolution française, acteur majeur de la monarchie de Juillet, celui qui avait joué un rôle décisif dans la guerre d'Indépendance des États-Unis, Gilbert du Motier de Lafayette (1757-1834), fut autant controversé de son vivant qu'après sa mort. Du côté français, on le qualifia volontiers de "cavalier de la chimère", de "statue en quête de piédestal", voire de "plus jobard des libéraux". Du côté américain, l'image est tout autre : appelé affectueusement "notre marquis", élevé en 2002 au rang de citoyen d'honneur des États-Unis d'Amérique, il est considéré comme un véritable héros et un pionnier de la liberté. Bernard Vincent choisit l'histoire plus que la politique : Lafayette eut, mieux qu'une vie, un destin"--Page 4 of cover.
Taos
Long, action-packed story of the pueblo Indian uprising against the Spanish in 1680, based on legend and historical record.