Hannibal Barca was the sworn enemy of Rome, one of the most powerful nations on earth. He ransacked the Roman countryside, leaving fields in ruins and villages in flames. But was Hannibal truly wicked? Or were his tactics the same as those used by his enemies? Inside you'll find: the life story of one of history's most infamous figures; primary sources and other readings from ancient times; profiles of Hannibal's' family, friends, and enemies; map...

He was loved by British Revolutionary War loyalists and hated by American patriots. What made King George III so mad? Hoping to restore glory to the British crown, he instead plunged two countries into a seven-year bloodbath and died plagued by insanity and failure.