In the annals of history, few figures loom as large as Hannibal Barca, the Carthaginian general who, for over a decade, brought the mighty Roman Republic to its knees. With audacious brilliance, he led his army across the Alps, carving a path of devastation through northern Italy. Repeatedly outmaneuvering Rome's formidable legions, Hannibal's victories at Trebia, Trasimene, and Cannae sent shockwaves through the empire and nearly led to its collapse. Though ultimately defeated at Zama, his legacy remains as one of the most formidable military commanders who ever lived, leaving an indelible mark on the course of Western civilization.
