Theodore Ayrault Dodge était un officier et historien militaire américain. Il a servi comme officier de l'Union pendant la guerre de Sécession américaine, où il a perdu une jambe à la bataille de Gettysburg. En tant qu'écrivain, il s'est concentré sur la guerre de Sécession américaine et sur les grands généraux de l'histoire ancienne et européenne. Son œuvre explore les stratégies et tactiques de leaders militaires marquants.
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Hannibal is often called the finest general the world has ever known. Setting out from Carthaginian-dominated Spain with a small army of select troops, he fought his way over the Pyrenees and crossed the Alps with elephants and a full baggage train. Theodore Dodge retraced this route from Carthage to Italy, paying particular attention to the famous crossing of the Alps, and wrote what remains unequalled as the most comprehensive and readable study of history's greatest general.
This antiquarian book offers a facsimile reprint of a significant original work, preserving its cultural importance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. The reprint aims to protect and promote literature, ensuring accessibility through high-quality modern editions that remain true to the original text.
A History Of The Art Of War Among The Carthaginians And Romans Down To The Battle Of Pydna, 168 B. C. (1891)
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. Emphasizing cultural importance, it aims to protect and promote literature through affordable, high-quality editions that reflect the original text.