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Nigel Bagnall: The Punic Wars 264-146 BC; -> von: Nigel Bagnall; Bestellnummer: 90262, Osprey Publishing Oxford 2007 ; weicher Einband / soft cover

5. edition The Punic Wars 264-146 BC. From the series "Essential Histories" Volume 16. "The three Punic Wars lasted over 100 years, between 264 BC and 146 BC. They represented a struggle for supremacy in the Mediterranean between the bludgeoning land power of Rome, bent on imperial conquest, and the great maritime power of Carthage with its colonies and trading posts spread around the Mediterranean. This book reveals how the dramas and tragedies of the Punic Wars exemplify many political and military lessons which are as relevant today as when Hannibal and Scipio Africanus fought to determine the course of history in the Mediterranean." Content: Introduction, Chronology, Background to war : Two great Mediterranean powers, Warring sides: Carthaginian and Roman forces on land and sea, Outbreak: Collapse of the Third Treaty of Friendship, The fighting: The three Punic Wars, Portrait of a soldier: Hannibal Barcid and Scipio Africanus, The world around war: The political, social and economic impact, Portrait of a civilian: Carthaginian trade; a Roman senator, Conclusion and consequences: Expansionism and the disposition for war, Glossary of names, Further reading, Index. Paperback with 95 pages and many pictures. Size: 17 cm x 25 cm. Condition/Zustand: like new; wie neu

[KW: Geschichte, Antike, Hannibal, Hanno, Rom, römisches Reich, Punischer Krieg, punische Kriege, Karthago, Mittelmeerraum, Kriegsgeschichte, Militärgeschichte, Legion, Legionen, Cannae]

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MEN-AT-ARMS: Series. Campaign Series. London: Ospery um 1990.
vorhanden: 15. Waterloo 1815, 20. Jena 1806, 25. Leipzig 1813, 33. Aspern & Wagram 1809, 36. Cannae 216 BC. 70. Marengo 1800, 83. Corunna 1809, 87. Lützen & Bautzen, 90. Vimeiro 1808, 97. Bussaco 1810, 101. Austerlitz 1805.

jew. ca. 80/100 S., zahlr. Abb. Gr 8° Br. jedes Heft.

[KW: Militaria; Militaria Militärgeschichte]

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Nic Fields: The Roman Army of the Punic Wars 264-146 BC; -> von: Nic Fields; Bestellnummer: 90065, Osprey Publishing Oxford 2007 ; weicher Einband / soft cover

1. edition The Roman Army of the Punic Wars 264-146 BC. From the series "Battle Orders" Volume 27. "As Rome's power and influence extended across the Mediterranean, she was destined for a collision with the Carthaginian Empire, a clash ultimately resulting in the decisive Second Punic War. At first the Roman Army was no match for the superior tactics and leadership of Hannibal and his troops. However, talented generals like Scipio Africanus transformed the legions into a formidable fighting force. Covering Rome's catastrophic defeats at Lake Trasimene and Cannae to her final victory at Zama, this book examines the development of Roman tactics and organization through Rome's transition from a city-based state to a Mediterranean powerhouse." Content: Introduction, Roman military organization, Socii military organization, Command and control, Roman Army in battle, Engineering, Second Punic War, Military superpower, Chronology, Ancient authors, Bibliography, Glossary, Index. Paperback with 96 pages and many pictures. Size: 18,5 cm x 25 cm. Condition/Zustand: like new; wie neu

[KW: Geschichte, Antike, Punische Kriege, Karthago, Hannibal, Cannae, Legion, Legionen, Erster Zweiter Punischer Krieg, Römisches Imperium, Rom, Militärgeschichte, Kriegsgeschichte, Antike]

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MORRISON Allan: "Ye Cannae Shove Yer Granny Aff a Bus!" Scots Grandchildren on their Grannies. Illustrated by Besley. Neil Wilson Publishing 3rd imp 1999

Paperback. ISBN 1897784813 96pp Illus. 4" x 6" Wt 0.2 Kg Fine

[KW: Humour Humour]

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