Navigated to #558 | General Hannibal | Rome’s Greatest Enemy

#558 | General Hannibal | Rome’s Greatest Enemy

July 17
27 mins

View Transcript

Episode Description

 


Hannibal of Carthage, one of history's greatest military strategists, almost brought the Roman Republic to its knees.

 

As a boy, he swore eternal enmity against Rome, leading him to cross the Alps with his diverse army and elephants, stunning the Romans.

 

Despite his victories, he never managed to capture Rome, but his legacy of brilliance and determination remains.

 
  • Hannibal's vow to hate Rome forever
  • Hannibal's upbringing and education in military tactics
  • The First Punic War and Carthage's defeat
  • Hannibal's march across the Alps into Italy
  • Hannibal's diverse and strategic army composition
  • Key victories at the Trebia, Lake Trasimene, and Cannae
  • Rome's Fabian Strategy to counter Hannibal
  • Hannibal's defeat at the Battle of Zama
  • Hannibal's later life and exile
  • Hannibal's enduring legacy and impact on military strategy

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/hannibal

---

You might like:

🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists

5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]

📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership

📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter

---

Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

See all episodes

Never lose your place, on any device

Create a free account to sync, back up, and get personal recommendations.