Hannibal's Footsteps

Bernard Levin

Published by Sceptre , softcover . illustrated

HANNIBAL'S FOOTSTEPS
In the winter of 218 BC, Hannibal marched to war across the Alps with 60, 000 infantry, 9,000 cavalry and 37 elephants. His journey `captured the imagination of the world'.

2,000 years later, Bernard Levin retraces his hero's steps. With great reluctance he abandoned the idea of taking elephants. The story of his travels is a marvellous blend of history, travel, anecdote and personal philosophy.