Description
In the shadow of one of antiquity’s most infamous battles, this gripping work follows the enduring mystery of Cannae—where strategy, courage, and catastrophe converged with terrifying efficiency. Blending historical scholarship with vivid narrative, it examines how commanders, troops, and terrain shaped the outcome, and why the battle’s lessons have echoed through military thought for centuries. Through close analysis of tactics and decision-making, the book explores themes of leadership under pressure, the limits of intelligence, and the thin line between brilliance and disaster. Robert L. O’Connell’s distinctive, accessible style brings the past into sharp focus, making this a compelling read for history lovers and military strategists alike.
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paperback
Random House Digital, Inc.
Published Jan 1, 2010
344 pages
ISBN: 9781400067022
paperback
Random House Trade Paperbacks
Published Jan 1, 2010
336 pages
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First Published
2010
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Ghosts of Cannae by Robert L. O'Connell.