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Hannibal
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The toughest enemy of the republic was Hannibal of Carthage. This painted plate shows his invasion of Italy. In 218 BC Hannibal led an army of 35,000 men and 37 elephants from Spain; he won many battles but was finally defeated.
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Book:
The Romans
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Section:
The Romans
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Chapter:
The Roman Republic
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