Torr, Cecil 1857-1928 creator text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Hannibal Crosses the Alps" by Cecil Torr is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the specifics of Hannibal's legendary journey across the Alps during the Second Punic War, providing insight into the routes taken and the challenges faced. It aims to analyze historical texts and interpretations surrounding this monumental military endeavor. The narrative meticulously explores the geographical and historical context of Hannibal's crossing, emphasizing various proposed routes such as the Great St Bernard and Mont Cenis. Torr references ancient sources like Polybios and Livy to highlight discrepancies and confusion over the actual path Hannibal took, supported by detailed analysis of distances, terrains, and engagements with local tribes. By systematically addressing the scholarly debates and historical evidence, Torr's work sheds light on both the tactical genius of Hannibal and the complexities involved in tracing his journey through rugged mountainous terrain. Throughout, the narrative aims to clarify misconceptions while engaging readers with both narrative depth and factual rigor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-02-14 E-text prepared by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) Original publication data not identified Hannibal, 247 B.C.-182 B.C. Punic War, 2nd, 218-201 B.C. -- Campaigns -- Alps DG Original publication data not identified 25008220 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61406 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61406 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134421.0 61406