--- product_id: 505484555 title: "Hannibal: Rome's Greatest Enemy" brand: "philip freeman" price: "€ 54.66" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/505484555-hannibal-romes-greatest-enemy store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Hannibal: Rome's Greatest Enemy **Brand:** philip freeman **Price:** € 54.66 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hannibal: Rome's Greatest Enemy by philip freeman - **How much does it cost?** € 54.66 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/505484555-hannibal-romes-greatest-enemy) ## Best For - philip freeman enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted philip freeman brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Telling the story of a man who stood against the overwhelming power of the mighty Roman empire, Hannibal is the biography of a man who, against all odds, dared to change the course of history. Over two thousand years ago one of the greatest military leaders in history almost destroyed Rome. Hannibal, a daring African general from the city of Carthage, led an army of warriors and battle elephants over the snowy Alps to invade the very heart of Rome's growing empire. But what kind of person would dare to face the most relentless imperial power of the ancient world? How could Hannibal, consistently outnumbered and always deep in enemy territory, win battle after battle until he held the very fate of Rome within his grasp? Hannibal appeals to many as the ultimate underdog—a Carthaginian David against the Goliath of Rome—but it wasn't just his genius on the battlefield that set him apart. As a boy and then a man, his self-discipline and determination were legendary. As a military leader, like Alexander the Great before him and Julius Caesar after, he understood the hearts of men and had an uncanny ability to read the unseen weaknesses of his enemy. As a commander in war, Hannibal has few equals in history and has long been held as a model of strategic and tactical genius. But Hannibal was much more than just a great general. He was a practiced statesman, a skilled diplomat, and a man deeply devoted to his family and country. Roman historians—on whom we rely for almost all our information on Hannibal—portray him as a cruel barbarian, but how does the story change if we look at Hannibal from the Carthaginian point of view? Can we search beneath the accounts of Roman writers who were eager to portray Hannibal as a monster and find a more human figure? Can we use the life of Hannibal to look at the Romans themselves in an unfamiliar way— not as the noble and benign defenders of civilization but as ruthless conquerors motivated by greed and conquest? ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.25 inches | | Isbn 10 | 1639363653 | | Isbn 13 | 978-1639363650 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print Length | 240 pages | | Publication Date | January 10, 2023 | | Publisher | Pegasus Books | ## Images ![Hannibal: Rome's Greatest Enemy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81LoKD5eXYL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hits the sweet spot! *by on Reviewed in the United States April 20, 2026* This book hits that sweet spot of being both informative and entertaining. Books about classical history can tend to be overly academic and confusing if you're like me and didn’t write a doctoral thesis on the subject (looking at you, Mary Beard). Sit back, relax and learn about Hannibal whooping some Roman a** (Well, for the most part)! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Incredible Biography of Rome's Most Infamous Villain *by on Reviewed in the United States November 20, 2025* The author's retelling of Cannae's impact on the Battle of Zama was both emotional and fascinating. I thoroughly enjoyed this historical biography. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoyable Read *by on Reviewed in the United States August 13, 2024* I read a poem recently about Hannibal and I had to admit while I recognized the name I didn’t know anything about him (musta slept through that Western Civ class). So I found this biography and downloaded it to my kindle. Very glad I did. It was a concise and easy to read history of one of the greatest military minds ever. Hannibal went up against the big bad Romans and while he didn’t defeat them, he did way more damage than anyone would till Rome was teetering and the Huns invaded (or was it the Goths? Another Western Civ class I skipped). ## Frequently Bought Together - Hannibal: Rome's Greatest Enemy - Alexander the Great - Julius Caesar (Gift for History Buffs) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/505484555-hannibal-romes-greatest-enemy](https://www.desertcart.at/products/505484555-hannibal-romes-greatest-enemy) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-08-26*