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Scipio Africanus
The First Imperator
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Scipio Africanus (235-183 BC) commanded his first army at the age of 25, led a daring invasion in Africa to personally defeat Hannibal, and secured Rome's dominance over the Mediterranean. In ten years of command, he never lost a battle, employing bold strategies to triumph over...
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A major new biography of the formidable Roman commander Scipio Africanus.
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Description
Scipio Africanus (235-183 BC) commanded his first army at the age of 25, led a daring invasion in Africa to personally defeat Hannibal, and secured Rome's dominance over the Mediterranean.
In ten years of command, he never lost a battle, employing bold strategies to triumph over six enemy generals. Charismatic, ruthless, and self-confident almost to the point of arrogance, Scipio was the first Roman leader hailed as Imperator, 'victorious commander', a title later adopted by emperors.
He drove Carthage's forces from Spain and annexed its territories, and later imposed terms on Antiochus III, extending Rome's reach eastward. Yet, political jealousy at home led to his bitter exile.
This biography explores the fortunes, fame, and fate of a leader who outshone Caesar in military genius.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781836390992
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 25 August 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Illustration: 5 illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Dexter Hoyos is honorary associate professor at Sydney University, Australia. His books include Rome Victorious: The Irresistible Rise of the Roman Empire.
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