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Hannibal In Bithynia: A Play (1839)

Hannibal In Bithynia: A Play (1839)

Knight, Henry Gally

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ISBN10: 116644368X
ISBN13: 9781166443689
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Hannibal in Bithynia is a play written by Henry Gally Knight and first published in 1839. The play is set in the ancient Roman Republic and follows the story of Hannibal, the Carthaginian general who famously crossed the Alps with his army to attack Rome during the Second Punic War. In the play, Hannibal has been exiled to Bithynia, a region in modern-day Turkey, and is living in a state of despair and isolation. He is visited by a Roman ambassador who offers him the chance to return to Carthage and lead an army against Rome once again. Hannibal must decide whether to accept the offer and risk another defeat, or to remain in Bithynia and live out the rest of his days in peace. The play explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the consequences of war. It is a classic work of historical drama that offers a unique perspective on one of the most famous military leaders in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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