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Now at an even greater disadvantage, after clever maneuvering both military and psychological Scipio faced Hannibal at Zama. Hannibal had the numerical advantage and eighty war elephants - more than he had had in any previous engagement.

Fortunately, this part of Polybius' history has survived, and we have many details of the action which are given to us by Liddell Hart with great relish. Suffice it to say here that in this meeting of invincible generals, Scipio triumphed. Once again his peace terms were generous, but there were many in the Roman Senate who wanted more vindictive terms or who envied the young man's successes. They had no choice but to ratify the treaty, but Scipio had subsequently a contingent of powerful enemies in the Senate.

Unlike later famous Roman generals, when the Roman people offered to make Scipio perpetual consul and dictator, he declined. Scipio's later career is complicated, but I'll mention that he played a crucial role in Rome's domination of the Greek speaking world, where once again he exercised his far-seeing moderation and generosity after victory.

But this was too much for the Senate faction led by Cato, and they went after his family and then him with apparently trumped up charges of corruption and abuse of power. He was acquitted but was so disgusted that he never returned to Rome, soon dying in voluntary exile on his country estate.

Not satisfied with this, his accusers went after his brother again, and though they managed to damage him, when they confiscated the Scipios' estates they found no money. This caused a revulsion in the public feeling, and, as Livy put it, "the public hatred which had been directed against the Scipios recoiled on the praetor, his advisers and the accusers. Polybius personally visited the sites of the major battles with witnesses and was friend to Gaius Laelius, Scipio's right hand man.

Liddell Hart understood as early as that such a peace could not last. View all 9 comments. This book; Scipio Africanus: Greater than Napoleon , by Liddell Hart was first published in and the years have not condemned it to the forgotten back shelves of a library. This is a great history, although I take exception to the subtitle - Greater than Napoleon being an ardent fan of that great General!

This is a story well told, with verve and passion and it is hard to put down. I loved this book when I first read it in upon its first re-release and its been reprinted numerous times s This book; Scipio Africanus: Greater than Napoleon , by Liddell Hart was first published in and the years have not condemned it to the forgotten back shelves of a library. I loved this book when I first read it in upon its first re-release and its been reprinted numerous times since.

You might not agree with the author in some of the cases he makes for Scipio Africanus, I still think that Hannibal was the better commander but I still enjoyed this book. I would happily recommend it to anyone who loves a good tale of great commanders and leaders in the times of the Legions.

Gabriel ISBN View all 4 comments. This book was written almost a century ago, isn't that something? It's primarily an analysis of Scipio's military strategy and tactics Liddell Hart is adamant that a good strategist and a good tactician are different things, and I was nodding along while not understanding the distinction at all, oops , and the author doesn't shy away from hammering home the thesis i.

Much of the book has not aged well; still more has been said much better in other, us This book was written almost a century ago, isn't that something? Much of the book has not aged well; still more has been said much better in other, usually more recent academic publications, and the linear quality of time means that plenty of new information has come to light in the intervening century or so. There are only a handful of maps throughout the book, although Liddell Hart's ability to paint a landscape with only words is admirable.

For me the most memorable aspect of the book was its position as an historiographical study of how people, or at least one British soldier turned academic, viewed the events of the Second Punic War. I don't think the book is necessary for anyone not specifically interested in how historical figures such as Scipio and Hannibal or Napoleon, I suppose have been perceived over time.

I went into this book on one of my favorite Romans, Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, ready to experience an old style, biased, painfully and wonderfully British biography, and I got exactly what I wanted. Liddell Hart loves Scipio more than any other general in history, maybe even more than his own mother, and I think that means something coming from a man who advised the British government on security in t I don't think a man can have a more British name than Sir B asil H enry Liddell Hart.

Liddell Hart loves Scipio more than any other general in history, maybe even more than his own mother, and I think that means something coming from a man who advised the British government on security in the Interwar period and wrote a book simply called Strategy, a classic to this day.

Scipio is a towering figure of Roman history, who conquered Carthaginian Spain and the great tactician-general Hannibal Barca with foresight and conviction. Liddell Hart is enamored with his subject, but Scipio really was a better grand strategist than Hannibal.

He knew when to stop and when to give chase. Unlike Hannibal, he wasn't afraid of a good siege. In a few short years, Scipio transformed Rome from a dying Republic led by an ineffectual Senate whose lands only incorporated parts of Italy due to those unfortunate Italian allies who were forced to defect to Hannibal , Sicily, and Sardinia into a major power on three continents that still bear their Latin names.

And he achieved this success through moderation, innovative flanking maneuvers, and lifelong just treatment of critical allies, like Masinissa of the Numidians, whose cavalry I would argue were just as seminal to Scipio's victories in Africa as his own intellect and vision. And Scipio did all of this with little support from the Senate especially from that eternal sourpuss Cato because of senators' jealousy of his young age, his rapid success, and his popularity with the plebeians.

In his later life, Scipio went into voluntary exile because of the hostility of some senators, who brought trumped up, personal charges against him and his brother Lucius. As Liddell Hart repeatedly stated I paraphrase : peace is always the desired outcome of war and grand strategy, and Scipio was an expert at compromise at Cartagena, against Antiochus in Asia Minor, and especially in the aftermath of Zama.

The battle of Zama in BC took place at Carthage's doormat and scared them stiff, their city forever sullied by the scuffing boots fortunately not little ones, Caligula of a Roman conqueror. Scipio could have laid siege to proud Carthage, but realized that a measured peace that neutered Carthage would have the same effect with less damage. Unfortunately for Rome's moral standing and Scipio's legacy, Carthage was obliterated in BC because of the raging of a dead and spiteful Cato, who wanted nothing more than the total ruin of Scipio's reputation and legacy.

Liddell Hart praises Scipio's strategy of reinforcing and expanding allied border states Numidia, Macedon, etc. As we now know, calling the early middle ages the "Dark Ages" is a complete misnomer, but at its core his buffer states idea is intriguing, and I'll have to look more into it in both Roman and more recent times. This history is surely outdated with many references to "Asiatic hordes" and unfavorable comments about democracy, but Liddell Hart's writing has its share of narrative charms and a truckload of wit.

And even though I'm a perennial Carthage lover, Liddell Hart convinced me to root for Rome, if only for Scipio's sake. Jan 20, Justin Murphy rated it it was amazing Shelves: mattis-reading-list , I picked up Scipio Africanus: Greater than Napoleon because I wanted a change from business books and to get back in touch with Roman history. Hart provides an informative text on one of the greatest and most overlooked figures in history. By following Scipio's life and achievements I was reminded of why I love Roman history so much.

The politics, action, drama, war, and people are so fascinating. Upon completion I feel much more knowledgeable about Scipio, not only as a general, but as a person I picked up Scipio Africanus: Greater than Napoleon because I wanted a change from business books and to get back in touch with Roman history. Upon completion I feel much more knowledgeable about Scipio, not only as a general, but as a person.

I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a quick and informative read on one of the greatest generals and statesmen to walk the earth. Extra points as General Mattis highlights this as one of his favorite books. Dec 21, Chad Manske rated it really liked it. At the Battle of the Ticinus, Hannibal's initial encounter with Roman arms, young Scipio first tasted warfare, rescuing his dangerously wounded, encircled father, who was also the Roman commander.

In three years he destroyed Carthaginian power in Spain and, after being made consul, took his forces to Africa, where he conquered Carthage's great ally, Syphax. View 2 comments. Hannibal, Alexander, Caesar - these are the names that echo down through history, Shakespearian dramas, and cultural markers attesting to their military genius and vast conquests.

Scipio Africanus, a name only mentioned in tandem with Hannibal as the Roman general that bested, in the end, the man who traipsed the Alps and nearly overran Rome itself, is but a whisper.

Liddell Hart offers a well-reasoned rebuke to Scipio's lost place in the annals of great warlords of history, for both his ta Hannibal, Alexander, Caesar - these are the names that echo down through history, Shakespearian dramas, and cultural markers attesting to their military genius and vast conquests. Liddell Hart offers a well-reasoned rebuke to Scipio's lost place in the annals of great warlords of history, for both his tactical genius and strategic endeavors that, unlike Hannibal, won the war and set Rome on the pathway to its Mediterranean Empire.

Hart tracks the military career of Scipio during the Second Punic War, with the young general's entry on the scene in Spain, where Roman armies best Carthaginian forces through the envelopment and cavalry-led flank maneuvers made famous, ironically, by Hannibal at Cannae.

Despite a lack of support from the Senate and political leaders, Scipio then assembles a crack invasion force on Sicily, then launching an ambitious invasion of Carthaginian North Africa. Scipio not only lures Hannibal back to North Africa from Italy, but also wisely bids Hannibal to meet him far away from Carthaginian bases and on the plains of Zama ideally suited for cavalry-led envelopment.

Hannibal, like Robert E. Lee, shines with his daring battle plans, but falls at the feet of grand strategy. Carthage loses the war, and despite easy peace terms delivered by Scipio, becomes fodder for Roman politicians and is eventually ground into dust.

Scipio was indeed a brilliant tactical leader, but more importantly kept his sights trained on the broader picture: encouraging armies to take reckless actions as with Hasdrubal's army in Spain after Ilipa , or luring enemies towards favorable ground as at Zama. Unlike Alexander and Caesar, Scipio's conquests are of more solid duration, lasting hundreds of years and moving Rome towards ascension and domination in the Ancient World.

Battles make legends; but strategy makes long-lasting success. No military leader proves that better than Scipio Africanus. Aug 27, Brian Miracle rated it really liked it Shelves: biography. Good character study of Scipio Africanus, the Roman general who defeated Hannibal, the scourge of Rome.

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