Carthage was a large and important phoenician citystate in northern africa, which was often at odds with the greek and roman empires. However, despite the subtitle, pride of carthage is as much the story of the second punic war as that of hannibal alone. In so saying, if there is one thing i am disappointed in, its the lack of narrative as told by a carthaginian spy. Pride of carthage captures the legendary hannibal and his unparalleled military campaign in a novel charged with pulsequickening action and boldly imagined detail. Pride of carthage by david anthony durham this epic retelling of the legendary carthaginian military leaders assault on the roman empire begins in ancient spain, where hannibal barca sets out with tens of thousands of soldiers and 30 elephants. He distinguished himself with three dramatic victories for carthage in the second punic war, though he is perhaps best known for crossing the pyrenees and the alps on war elephants at the beginning of the war. Pride of carthage a novel of hannibal by david anthony durham. Jan 18, 2005 pride of carthage a novel of hannibal by david anthony durham.
In pride of carthage, david anthony durham delivers a historical novel about the great north african general, hannibal. Hannibal was widely known to have created an extensive network of information gatherers in the roman realm, so why not include one as a character. Pride of carthage king county library system overdrive. Hannibal retained his reputation as a formidable opponent and great military leader even after carthage lost the punic wars. Mar 23, 2018 hannibal was a son of hamilcar barca d. A novel of hannibal david anthony durham audio book torrent free download, 723. Jan 09, 2006 there are two decidedly staunch camps that ive become very familiar with as i worked on and then publicized pride of carthage.
Pride of carthage audiobook by david anthony durham. Mar 26, 2020 hannibals forces were defeated on the field at the battle of zama by scipios brilliant manipulation of the carthaginians own tactics but the groundwork for this defeat was laid throughout the second punic war through the carthaginian governments refusal to support their general and his troops on campaign in italy. Pride of carthage paperback march 27, 2006 by david anthonyf durham author 4. Feb 06, 2005 pride of carthage a novel of hannibal. Pride of carthage has a large cast of characters and while at first i thought the book was going to be a lot of military maneuvers there were plentydurham also took the time to develop interesting characters other than hannibal. When hamilcar died, his soninlaw hasdrubal took over. With a vast cast of characters and nationalities, twists of fate, and tales of inspired leadership, david anthony durham perfectly captures the legendary hannibal s world in pride of carthage. After conquering the roman city of saguntum, hannibal wages his campaign through the outposts of. The second punic wars was one of the most dramatic wars in ancient history, featuring great generals such as scipio africanus as well as. By the time the carthaginian troops had finished the mountain crossing, he had about 50,000 troops and 6000. There are two decidedly staunch camps that ive become very familiar with as i worked on and then publicized pride of carthage.
Nov 17, 2018 the second punic wars was one of the most dramatic wars in ancient history, featuring great generals such as scipio africanus as well as the great hannibal barca. I was at times a bit of an uphill battle for me as the story slowed and progress seemed as labored as hannibal s ascent of the alps. Reading guide for the pride of carthage by david anthony. Jun 02, 20 his historical fiction novel pride of carthage 2005 is what drew me into hannibals world and over all, this is a very good book. This is supposed to be called pride of carthage isnt it. I could spend hours just writing about his brilliance and my adoration of this man, but author david anthony durham has done most of that work for me. His father, hamilcar barca, was a leading carthaginian. Pride of carthage such as project notes, plot summary and industry news, visit imdbpro. Mar 29, 2018 hannibal also known as hannibal barca, l.
In 100 bce, romans visit carthage, where the descendants of hannibal are hereditary rulers using the title shofet. Durham is a sweeping historical fiction novel about the life and times of hannibal barca, a carthaginian general, and his quest to bring rome to its knees. Shrewd and engaging, durham brings humanity and great depth to one of the best historical novels of the decade. One camp says that hannibal was black, an african, and should therefore be considered an african hero. Hannibal pride of carthage durham david anthony 0553814915. Hannibal project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. Although the wars fought between rome and carthage, known as punic wars, resulted in the defeat of carthage, the world still remembers hannibal as one of the. Such was the fear and awe that hannibal barca instilled. Hannibal continued to fight for the people of carthage, in spite of the poor treatment he received, throughout the second punic war and yet never received the gratitude he was owed. With a vast cast of characters and nationalities, twists of fate, and tales of inspired leadership, david anthony durham perfectly captures the legendary hannibals world in pride of carthage. Pride of carthage by david anthony durham goodreads. Hannibal barca was a carthaginian general who was considered to be one of the great military leaders in history. Reviewer alan cheuse calls it a masterly rendering of antique mediterranean.
The book did however have very well worded descriptions of. May 10, 2019 the army was a mixed company made up partly of the veterans stationed at new carthage, with some iberians from the southern tribes, completed by new libyan recruits and a unit of moorish mercenaries, and augmented page 68 after his fathers death, he would make her the queen of his empire and then he would. Hannibal was a military genius and even though he lost the war against rome, his battle strategies are still studied today. It was first published by doubleday, in the united states, 2005. Durham cites a bibliography, crafts rich and compelling characters on both sides of the war, and animates historical figures who have been dead for 2,200 years. Pride of carthage by david anthony durham overdrive. February 15, 2005 in pride of carthage, david anthony durham delivers a historical novel about.
In pride of carthage, history is brought to life with a realistic blend of fact and fiction depicting hannibals march on rome. Hannibal was born in 183 bce and lived during a time of great political and military strife. Jan 01, 2005 i found pride of carthage to be a thoroughly enjoyable read. After hannibal assumes command of the carthaginian army in spain and conquers the roman city of saguntum, carthage refuses to accept romes demand that it abandon the city, precipitating the second punic war. An epic work of literary fiction about the superb military leader of carthage, hannibal barca, and his struggle against the mighty roman republic. The army was a mixed company made up partly of the veterans stationed at new carthage, with some iberians from the southern tribes, completed by new libyan recruits and a unit of moorish mercenaries, and augmented page 68 after his fathers death, he would make her the queen of his empire and then he would. The introduction, discussion questions, suggestions for further reading, and author biography that follow are intended to enliven your groups discussion of this evocative epic. This epic retelling of the legendary carthaginian military leaders assault on the roman empire begins in ancient spain, where hannibal barca sets out with tens of thousands of soldiers and 30 elephants. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability.
His historical fiction novel pride of carthage 2005 is what drew me into hannibals world and. Pride of carthage cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. February 15, 2005 in pride of carthage, david anthony durham delivers a historical novel about the great north african general, hannibal. The tale begins in spain with hannibal plotting his war on rome and ends with his arrival in carthage after his defeat at the hands of publius scipio. The book did however have very well worded descriptions of the various battles taking place. Its tempting to sniff out contemporary analogies in any recent work of historical fiction touching on.
I was at times a bit of an uphill battle for me as the story slowed and progress seemed as labored as hannibals ascent of the alps. David anthony durham this epic retelling of the legendary carthaginian military leaders assault on the roman empire begins in ancient spain, where hannibal barca sets out with tens of thousands of soldiers and 30. Pride of carthage in ancient rome, parents used to silence misbehaving children with the utterance hannibal ad portas hannibal is at the door. He is widely considered one of the greatest military commanders in world history. Hannibal has to be one of the great military leaders of all time and this is an very good retelling of his campaign in iberia and italy. The style of language used brings a classical feel to the tale, and the battle scenes are well presented and show the brilliance of the man. Hannibal colors the popular imagination because of his treacherous trek with elephants across the alps to face the roman army.
See all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Pride of carthage is a 2005 novel about the second punic war by american author david anthony durham. The book was translated into italian, polish, portuguese, romanian, russian, spanish, and swedish. Jul 22, 2019 an epic work of literary fiction about the superb military leader of carthage, hannibal barca, and his struggle against the mighty roman republic.