Scipio Africanus: The First Imperator - Hardcover

$40.00

Scipio Africanus: The First Imperator - Hardcover

Name: Scipio Africanus: The First Imperator - Hardcover
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SKU: 9781836390992
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by Dexter Hoyos

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Book Overview

The life story of an early Roman military commander whose brilliance surpassed all of the emperors to come.

Scipio Africanus (235-183 BCE) commanded his first army at twenty-five, led a daring invasion of Africa to personally defeat Hannibal, and secured Rome's dominance over the Mediterranean. In ten years of command, he never lost a battle, employing bold strategies to triumph over six enemy generals. Charismatic, ruthless, and self-confident almost to the point of arrogance, Scipio was the first Roman leader hailed as Imperator, "victorious commander," a title later adopted by emperors. He drove Carthage's forces from Spain, annexed its territories, and later imposed terms on Antiochus III, extending Rome's reach eastward. Yet political jealousy at home led to his bitter exile. This biography explores the fortunes, fame, and fate of a leader who outshone Caesar in military genius.

ISBN	9781836390992
Author	Dexter Hoyos
Publisher	Reaktion Books
Genre	Biography and History
Format	Hardcover
Published	November 2025
Language	ENG- English
Pages	256
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print

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