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Hannibal

by Leonard Cottrell

The drama of Hannibal's proposed plan to destroy Rome in 216 B.C. is presented with vividness and authenticity. The hazardous 1000-mile trip made by his army and 34 elephants and the 17 fighting years of the Second Punic War left Hannibal short of his goal, the annihilation of Rome.

Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?