{"product_id":"hannibal","title":"Hannibal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA biography of Hannibal, Carthaginian general who led the Second Punic War against Rome. He crossed the Alps with an army including elephants to attack Italy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHannibal, a young Carthaginian general, swore an oath to fight Rome as a child. At nineteen, he led Carthaginian forces into Spain, expanding his father's conquests. When the treaty with Rome forbade Carthaginians from crossing the Ebro River, Hannibal moved toward Saguntum, a Roman ally. His attack on Saguntum violated the treaty, sparking the Second Punic War. Hannibal crossed the Alps with an army including elephants, surprising Rome with his bold strategy. His victories at Trebia and Lake Thrasymene nearly brought Rome to its knees. The Roman Senate appointed Fabius as dictator to counter his campaigns. Hannibal's relentless attacks continued for years, but Scipio eventually defeated him at the Battle of Zama. The Carthaginian empire, once a powerful trading nation, was left weakened and vulnerable to Rome's final assault.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Desert Raven Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49476304240795,"sku":"DRP-BIO-EBK-HANNIBAL","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/6543\/6827\/files\/dd0b2f4be2a255f23525e9e1359c2443.jpg?v=1788909766","url":"https:\/\/store.desertravenpress.com\/products\/hannibal","provider":"Desert Raven Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}