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Describe Hannibal in Italy his failure to isolate and defeat Rome and the Zama campaign Background The Punic Wars were a series of three wars which was driven by the thrist to become the the most dominant civilization In the western mediteranian sea. This growing concern from both Rome and Carthage, led to many clashes of interest creating a need for war. Hannibal as a general The Carthaginian general Hannibal (247-182 BCE) was one of the greatest military leaders in history. He was the oldest son of the Carthaginian general Hamilcar Barca of whom the Romans believed that Hannibal's father forced his son to promise eternal hatred against the Romans. "As soon as he took up his command it became clear from the measures which he put in hand that his purpose was to declare war on Rome." Polybius "Speed was the essence of his plan." Livy Although he can never be sure of Hannibal's...

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