Hannibal quotes Flashcards
Hannibal character Polybius 3.15
“Hannibal was a young man full of warlike enthusiasm”
Hannibal hatred towards Rome, Polybius 3.11
“For Hannibal would do everything he could to harm the romans”
Roman decide war Polybius 3.33
“Ordered him to decide… the roman said that is was war”
Hamilcar influence on Hannibal Polybius 3.12
“Hatred from his father”, Blood oath
Hasdrubal effect on Hannibal
Rise of Iberia
Him being able to pass through due to a… Livy 21.26
“by a mixture of terror and bribery
The terror he inflicted onto his enemies Livy 21.28
“Now they were overwhelmed by twin terrors”
Hannibal leadership Polybius 3.17
“by sharing personally the fatigue of the battering operations, now cheering on the troops and exposing recklessly to danger.”
What does Polybius 3.65 show about his leadership
Cavalry Engagement on the Ticinus, and his flexinbilty and leadership in this battle
