Hannibal: The Rise of Rome's Greatest Nemesis

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Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUYK0BJZF3yNb2fw1EdAXUQ/join Our whole playlist on Rome Vs Carthage can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEbAHi3fZpuE0nWdMk7l-DnM61V-DsTFF Who was Hannibal, the flawed but brilliant Carthaginian general? What makes Rome vs Carthage in the third century BC one of the most totemic ancient rivalries of all time? How did Hamilcar, father of Hannibal, restore the fortunes of Carthage following their devastating defeat to the Romans in 264 BC? And, what personal tragedy spurred Hannibal on to seize his destiny by the reins, take command of the Carthaginian army, and at last set out to have his vengeance on Rome? Join Tom and Dominic as they launch into the early life and rise of Hannibal; bane of Rome and master of Carthage, as the famous feud between those two greatest of cities gathers momentum... 00:00 – Intro to Hannibal’s legend and Vin Diesel’s Hannibal film dream 03:30 – Overview: Second Punic War (218–201 BC) 04:01 – Hannibal as tragic hero, not just conqueror 05:55 – Recap of Carthage’s origins and advantages 07:33 – Rome vs. Carthage: First Punic War (264–241 BC) 09:04 – Introduction of Hamilcar Barca (Hannibal’s father) 12:58 – Roman betrayal over Sardinia and increased indemnity 13:27 – Hamilcar turns to Spain to rebuild Carthage’s power 17:09 – Hamilcar’s sons: Hasdrubal, Mago, and young Hannibal 17:34 – The temple oath: Hannibal swears eternal enmity to Rome 18:40 – Hannibal goes to Spain 20:00 – Hamilcar’s brutal conquest strategy and expansion in Iberia 21:47 – Rome begins to get nervous about Carthaginian activity 22:32 – Hamilcar’s dramatic death and mythologized sacrifice 24:24 – Hasdrubal the Handsome takes over; marries into Iberian royalty 26:06 – Founding of New Carthage (Cartagena) 27:52 – Assassination of Hasdrubal and Hannibal’s rise to power 30:00 – Roman historian Livy on Hannibal’s charisma and election 30:44 – What Hannibal was like 34:02 – Hannibal as Roman supervillain: admired and feared 36:09 – Hamilcar’s ambition: raise his sons to restore Carthage 37:08 – Hannibal’s cavalry command and early leadership 38:29 – Hannibal’s circle: younger brother, Spartan tutor, officer corps 39:49 – Hannibal’s goals: Spanish empire, avoid war if possible 40:07 – The Ebro Treaty with Rome (225 BC) 41:44 – Saguntum: Roman meddling in Carthaginian Spain 43:10 – Hannibal’s early victories in Spain; consolidates power 44:00 – Focus shifts to Saguntum – trigger for war 45:26 – Hannibal’s diplomatic counter to Rome’s objections 47:01 – Siege of Saguntum (219 BC) 50:00 – Roman embassy demands Hannibal’s surrender 51:01 – The cloak scene: peace or war declaration... Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Social Producer: Harry Balden Video Editor: Jack Meek Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor