The Young Carthaginian Abridged 7-Disc Set

Young Carthaginian Abridged 7-Disc G. A Henty AUDIO BOOK CD Jim Weiss historical Type: Audio Book Platform: Audio CD Publisher: GREATHALL PRODUCTIONS Released: 2004 Media: CD THE YOUNG CARTHAGINIAN ABRIDGED 7-DISC SETGreathall Productions Inc. PresentsThe Young CarthaginianBy G. A. HentyThe struggle between Rome and Carthage was at first a struggle for empire, and then—on the part of Carthage—a struggle for existence. Mr. Henty’s classic work, The Young Carthaginian, tells the story of this struggle and the attempt of Hannibal to conquer Rome, despite the formidable geographical barriers and the corrupt leadership in Carthage, which time and again undermined all his efforts.Malchus, the young hero, a cousin of Hannibal, becomes involved in political intrigue and joins Hannibal in Spain, sharing for a time in his adventures. Later he suffers imprisonment and slavery and then escapes to Gaul, where he finally settles.Date: 220 B.C.Setting: Ancient Rome, Cathage, ItalyMain Event: Ha