Hannibal Barca and the Second Punic War

Settle in for a long night's rest with the epic tale of one of history's greatest rivalries: Rome vs. Hannibal Barca. 🏛️🐘
In this comprehensive 6-hour lecture, we explore the entirety of the Second Punic War, a conflict that defined the ancient world.

We begin with the bitter peace after the First Punic War and the famous oath of vengeance Hannibal swore as a child.
From there, we follow his incredible journey:

The audacious march across the Alps with his war elephants.
The tactical genius behind the crushing Roman defeats at Trebia, Lake Trasimene, and the legendary Battle of Cannae.
Rome's desperate response with the controversial Fabian Strategy of delay.
The crucial war on the second front in Spain, led by the brilliant Scipio family.
The final, dramatic showdown between Hannibal and Scipio Africanus at the Battle of Zama that would decide the fate of the Mediterranean.

This is a story of strategy, revenge, resilience, and the clash of two mighty empires whose struggle shaped the course of Western history.
Lie back, relax, and let the story of Hannibal unfold.

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