Cornelius Nepos: Epaminondas, Hannibal, Cato

by Cornelius Nepos, H. L Earl (Editor)

Cornelius Epaminondas, Hannibal, Cato is a book written by the ancient Roman historian Cornelius Nepos. The book is a collection of biographies of three famous figures from ancient Epaminondas, Hannibal, and Cato. Epaminondas was a Theban general who lived in the 4th century BC. He is known for his military tactics and his role in the Theban victory over Sparta at the Battle of Leuctra. Hannibal was a Carthaginian general who lived in the 3rd century BC. He is famous for his military campaigns against Rome, including his crossing of the Alps with elephants. Cato was a Roman statesman who lived in the 2nd century BC. He is known for his conservative political views and his opposition to the expansion of Rome's empire.The book provides a detailed account of each figure's life and accomplishments, as well as their impact on history. Nepos uses primary sources and his own observations to create a vivid and engaging narrative. The book is an important historical document that provides insight into the lives and times of these three influential figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history or military strategy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

152 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2006

About the author

Cornelius Nepos (c. 110 BC – c. 25 BC) was Gallic Roman biographer.