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1st edition. 8vo, 486 pages, not illustrated. Very good condition hardback in very good condition dust jacket. 39720. eng
Former owner's name and date inked on ffep, underlining on a few pages, else book is Fine. Light edgewear to DJ. ; 232pp, illustrated. ; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; 232 pages
Minor bump to top of spine. Dustjacket has minor shelfwear. ; Describes Hannibal's actions as soldier, general, statesman, and as a mortal human being. It explores the strategies of his greatest battles (at Cannae his troops killed 45,000 Romans in an afternoon and nearly brought the Roman Empire to its knees). ; 223 pages; During the second century B. C. , the North African city of Carthage was a powerful commercial center. One of its leading citizens was Hannibal. Carthagian excursions into Roman territory led to the Punic Wars and Hannibal was called into service. Ernle Bradford examines the campaign during the Second Punic War when Hannibal set out to invade Italy with a small force of select troops, crossing the Alps with a full baggage train intending to take Rome. For 16 years the campaign continued and Bradford examines the tactics of the major battles and traces the reasons why Hannibal failed to conquer the Romans.
Bordeaux Feret in Revue des Etudes Anciennes 1935, Plaquette In-8 brochée, 20 pages. Bon état.
in-8, 270 pp., broché. Bel exemplaire [GE-3]
Small tears in wraps, ownership name and gift inscription from editor on titlepage. Wraps browned. ; Xi, 70pp. Latin and Greek Text with Italian commentary. ; 70 pages
8vo., First Edition, with maps in the text; brown cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper.
Book has shelfwear and rubbing. A bit of colour loss along joint. Scholar's bookplate to inner cover (G. P. Goold). ; 164 pages
Light bumpin to corners. Else minor shelfwear. ; xx, 552pp, + maps. Text in German.; 552 pages
No inscriptions or marks. No creasing to covers or to spine. A very clean crisp very tight copy with bright boards with light indent to front and very minor bumping to upper corners. Dust jacket not price clipped or torn with light creasing to some edges. 372pp. This is a wide-ranging biographical survey of one of the greatest civilisations in history, covering a period from the 5th century BC to AD 364. There are over 1000 figures from all walks of Roman life - famous, infamous or hitherto little-known. With cross-referencing, glossary, bibliographies. chronology and a list of emperors and maps.
IL MULINO 1977 320 PP. FONDO DI MAGAZZINO: SEGNI DEL TEMPO ALLA COPERTINA, VOLUME INTONSO, MAI SFOGLIATO. ANCORA PRESENTE LA CEDOLA DI COMMISSIONE LIBRARIA DELLA CASA EDITRICE.
8vo., First Edition thus, with decorative title, numerous plates and maps, and endpaper maps; red cloth, upper board and backstrip blocked and lettered in gilt, a near fine copy in publisher's board slip-case.
Dust jacket taped to pastedowns with abrasion to 1 edge of DJ. Minor creasing along edges of DJ. Former owner's embossed name stamp on title, ; Reprint of the 1881 ed. In one volume. Xviii, 682pp, maps and text-figures. ; 682 pages
252pp, illustrated.; Gestalten Der Antike; 252 pages
Former owner's name on ffep. One small bump to top of back board. Very minor discoloration. Minor browning to ffep. ; 293 pages
Former owner's name to halftitle else book is fine. DJ has chipping to spine ends. ; Discusses the Origin of the Punic People to their end under Hannibal and the disastrous campaign and final death of Carthage. ; 362 pages
Book has shelfwear. Former owner's name to ffep. Foxing passim. Light pencil notes to 4-5 pages. ; With twelve ill. And a map. ; 40 pages
Dustjacket has minor shelfwear along top edge. ; 0.81 x 9.6 x 6.54 Inches; 256 pages; Gregory Daly's enthralling study considers the reasons that led the two armies to the field of battle, and why each followed the course that they did when they got there. It explores in detail the composition of the armies, and the tactics and leadership methods of the opposing generals. Finally, by focusing on the experiences of those who fought, Daly gives an unparalleled portrait of the true horror and chaos of ancient warfare.
Dustjacket has a few small nicks and tears. Dustjacket has shelfwear and rubbing. ; Biography of Hannibal, the scourge of Rome. ; 320 pages
Author inscription on title page. "Featuring a vast cast of characters and nationalities, twists of fate, and tales of inspired leadership, David Anthony Durham perfectly captures the legendary Hannibals's world."568p. Maps on end papers. Book
Features: The Bumstead Homestead - Blondie's Home; Jon Fish's house; Amy Doucette; The Airplaine Cafe; Native Americans III - Cherokee Baskets; Hannibal, Missouri; All-American Backyard Barbecue; Incredibly Shrinking People - Yarn Dolls; Doing Your Own Ming; The Nutshell Bear; Maple Sugar III; A Cracking Good July Fourth; and more. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy. Magazine
Chipping and tears to spine cover with a bit of loss. Scholar's bookplate to inner cover (G. P. Goold). Titlepage embossed "Presentation Copy" . Light foxing. Pencil underlining to about 5 pages. ; With 2 figs. And 4 maps. ; 48 pages
Book has shelfwear.. Former owner's name to ffep. Foxing passim. ; With twelve ill. And a map. ; 87 pages
Ex-library copy with usual stamps, call numbers and pocket. Book has been rebound in green decorative boards with gilt lettering. Spine ends and corners are edgeworn. Light tanning to pages. Light pen markings and underlining to about 12 or so pages. Tear to preface page (5 cm) with creasing but no loss. ; John Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political Science. ; 114 pages; Contents: The Scipio Legend; Polybius' Judgment of Scipio; Policies and parties: From Scipio's Early Years to Zama; Scipio during the Wars with Philip and Antiochus; Catastrophe.
Ex-school library with stamps. No exterior markings. Foxing to textblock. ; A scholarly chronology and routing of the march. ; 242 pages