Hannibal, a Carthaginian general and one of the greatest generals that ever lived was renown for his strategies and courageousness, such as crossing the Alps and using the "bottleneck strategy" at Lake Trasemene. He used strategies that a lot of generals at this time, especially Roman generals, would never think of and in doing this he almost destroyed the Roman republic. Hannibal's first battle took place when he was only nine. He went on an expedition with his father, Hamilcar Barca
Hannibal Twenty-two centuries ago there lived a man named Hannibal, the son of Hamilcar Barca a Carthaginian. Hamilcar was a general in the Carthaginian military in the first Punic War. After the defeat of Carthage in the first Punic War, Hamilcar made Hannibal swear "eternal enmity" to Rome. In 228 b.c. Hasdrubal, Hannibal`s brother-in-law, succeeded Hamilcar and became commander. This meant that not only was the leader of the military but also the political leader as well. In 221 b.c
the great ascent and fall of Hannibal and his Carthage. Hannibal was a Carthaginian military commander who first-hand experienced the overwhelming tension between Carthage and Rome. Hannibal had a prime opportunity to defeat the seemingly invincible civilization of Rome, but failed to do so due to flawed execution of his original tactics. The impending downfall of Rome was spared due to no aid from allied nations or mother nation, flawed military decisions by Hannibal, and the inability of the Carthaginians
Pendleton Hannibal Barca was a Carthaginian military general who promised as a kid to always think of Rome as his enemy. He grew up and fought against Rome, but in the end he failed to win after fighting many battles. Even though Hannibal’s career was technically considered a failure, it is believed by some that his career was not entirely bad. In this essay we will talk about Hannibal’s rise to power, the Second Punic war, and his later career and death. When studying the career of Hannibal the subject
- North American moviegoers were hungry for Hannibal the Cannibal at the weekend. "Hannibal," a thriller starring Sir Anthony Hopkins in a long-awaited follow-up to the 1991 hit "The Silence of the Lambs," grossed a record-breaking $58 million in its first three days of release in the United States and Canada, according to studio estimates issued on Sunday. If the numbers hold when final data are issued on Monday, "Hannibal" will replace 2000's "Mission: Impossible II" ($57.9 million) as the third-highest
Hannibal of Carthage Hannibal of Carthage: "The Father of Strategy" Through out history there have been many great military leaders, Alexander the Great, Napoleon, Generals Washington, Grant and Charles Lewis Puller. The one however that sticks out the most is General Hannibal of Carthage. Often called the "Father of Strategy" his march over the Alps is one of the most famous attacks in military history. Hannibal beat the Roman Army time and time again before in suicide in 183 BC. Hannibal was
Hannibal Barca was born in 247 B.C. in the city of Carthage, which was located in modern Tunis, or the northern tip of Africa. His father, Hamilcar Barca, was a great Carthaginian general of the army who fought in the First Punic War between Rome and Carthage, which the latter lost. At a very young age, Hamilcar made Hannibal promise “eternal hatred towards Rome” (Lendering, 1). At around age nine, Hannibal accompanied his father on an expedition to gain a hold in Spain. During this time was when
Hannibal Barca, was a Carthaginian general, that was well known for his strategic thinking, and intrepid ways during battle. Although a clear majority of people will agree that Hannibal is a man whose name is synonymous with greatness, competence, and to an extent genius many do not know why, or simply, what made him great. To figure out why Hannibal was such a polarizing figure four questions must me asked, and answered. What was Hannibal’s childhood like, which battles made him such a distinguished
Evaluation of Hannibal as a General When Hannibal left Italy in 203 BC "he had filled Italy…with monuments of his tremendous campaigns"[1]. In this essay I will consider Hannibal's legacy and what aspects of his personality created these 'monuments.' After research,[2] I have set out some criteria of a great general and in this essay I will attempt to establish to what extent Hannibal fulfils these criteria. According to Lazenby, to do what Hannibal did required "great strategic skill
The character I choose to do my clinical diagnosis is Dr. Hannibal Lecter, from the movie The Silences of the Lambs, which is played by Anthony Hopkins. Dr. Hannibal is a psychopath serial killer who uses charm, manipulation, intimidation, and violence to control his victims and others to satisfy his own selfish needs. Because he lacks a conscience and feelings for others, he cold-bloodily takes what he wants and does what he pleases, violating social norms and expectations without the slightest
1 Running Head: HANNIBAL Hannibal: The Father of Strategy William Crook Lincoln Charter School January 13, 2015 Mr. Thomas Honors World History Hannibal 2 Hannibal was a Punic military leader that is considered to be one of the greatest to walk the Earth. Hannibal was widely known for his sneaky military tactics and brave decisions. The leader of the Ancient Carthaginians was the mastermind that led them through the Punic Wars. He was the son of a Carthaginian named Hamilcar Barca
Hannibal was born to Hamilcar Barca, the Carthaginian general active in the Punic War. His previous life was spent among the mercenaries employed by Carthage, with his father. Later, he followed his father to Hispania, modern day Spain. Before leaving, it is said that Hannibal swore an oath to destroy Rome, an oath he planned to keep. While in Spain, his father gained the trust of the Iberian tribes. However, one day, his father, Hamilcar was ambushed. That day, Hannibal stepped up to his family
Punic War, Hannibal, was a terror to the Roman Republic. Remembered even today for his campaign, the hatred Hannibal felt for Rome was clearly seen on the battlefield. He plowed his way throughout modern day France and Italy, crushing his opponents (sometimes quite literally) under his army. However, Hannibal was not only a general of great strength, but also an exceptional strategist, and a charismatic leader. These qualities along with his appointed position, gave Hannibal all the
NBC Hannibal vs. Silence of the Lamb April 4th 2013, NBC made its big time premiere of the ongoing psychological thriller, television series Hannibal, a recreation of the big five academy award winning film, “Silence of the Lambs.” What sets apart the television series from the film is the more elaborate characters; making Hannibal a more enjoyable and attention-grabbing show to watch. Dr. Hannibal Lector, one of the main characters of the story is a psychiatrist, but also happens to be a cannibalistic
In the modern world, we remember Hannibal as the man who took elephants over the Alps. But in reality, the movement over the Alps was far more than a zoo trip. This essay will contrive to explain Hannibal’s life and war with Rome. It will also attempt to clear away the elephant misconception and display the reality of Hannibal’s actions. Hannibal was born in the city he would later spend most of his life fighting for, Carthage. However, he would only live his very early years there. At the age
Hannibal was a Punic Carthaginian military commander, reputed to be one of the greatest in history and even a better tactician. Hannibal lived in a time of great friction in the Mediterranean where the Roman Republic dominated Macedon, Syracuse and the Seleucid Empire. He was a notable member of the Barca family, a noble family well known for being staunch antagonists of the Roman Republic. His father Hamilcar was a leading commander in the First Punic War, his brother-in-laws were Hasdrubal the
I. Introduction In the television show Hannibal, a basic plot forms between Will Gram the protagonist and Dr. Hannibal Lecter the antagonist. Hannibal Lecture is a well-established psychiatrist that also happens to be a cannibal serial killer. In the show, Dr. Lecter is the psychiatrist for Will Graham and helps Graham to separate the serial cases from his own reality. However, Graham is unaware of Dr. Lecters extra circulars, specifically he is the serial killer that Graham is looking for but is
military general, Hannibal Barca’s tactics for combating his enemies, the Romans during the second Punic War were some of the most significant events in military history (Gabriel). Hannibal’s hatred for the Romans, coupled with Scipio’s unwavering loyalty to Rome were the main reasons for the antagonism between the two rivals. This paper will outline Hannibal Barca’s tactical abilities and leadership and how the Carthaginians ultimately ended up succumbing to the Romans. Hannibal was the commander
The monster Hannibal Lecter can be summed up in one quote from Thomas Harris’ fourth novel, Hannibal Rising: “I don’t want a conviction, I want him declared insane. In an asylum, they can study him and try to find out what he is…. What is he now? There is not a word for it yet. For lack of a better word we’ll call him a monster” (Harris 283). From early in Dr. Hannibal Lecter’s life, it was clear that he was a monster. The film, The Silence of the Lambs, is one of those films that is a cornerstone
In the movie, The Silence of the Lambs, Doctor Hannibal Lecter’s character is the antagonist to one of the main characters, FBI intern Clarice Starling. Starling has to be very careful in negotiating with Lecter, a murderer convicted of cannibalism, hoping to obtain his help with catching another serial killer, nicknamed “Buffalo Bill” because he skins his female victims. Starling is chosen out of the FBI Academy by her mentor, Jack Crawford, to find Buffalo Bill before he kills again. Throughout