Hannibal: The Military Genius Who Almost Conquered Rome

The First Punic War

History Mar 24, 2023 34 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

Available on Prime Video, The Great Courses Signature Collection

S1 E2: Hannibal lived in the shadow of the Punic Wars, a century-long conflict involving Rome and his native Carthage. Investigate the complicated origins of the First Punic War. Explore Carthage’s early failures from the loss of Agrigento to defeat at the Battle of Mylae. And examine each side’s strengths, weaknesses, and imperial motivations at the start of the contest.

History Mar 24, 2023 34 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2023
Run Time: 34 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.