Cornelius Nepos

Cornelius Nepos: Epaminondas, Hannibal, Cato is a book that features three biographies written by Cornelius Nepos. The first biography is about Epaminondas, a Theban general who lived in the 4th century BC and is known for his military tactics and political reforms. The second biography is about Hannibal, a Carthaginian general who famously crossed the Alps with his army to attack Rome during the Second Punic War. The third biography is about Cato the Elder, a Roman statesman who lived in the 2nd century BC and is known for his conservative views and opposition to Carthage. The book provides insight into the lives of these historical figures and their impact on ancient Mediterranean history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.