Hannibal Crosses the Alps

"Hannibal Crosses the Alps" by Cecil Torr

Hannibal's invasion into the Roman Empire by way of the alps has caused amazement in historians for centuries. The courage and determination to attempt such a deed, let alone succeed at it, was enough to solidify its place in history. It's no surprise that many writers over the years have attempted to analyze and discuss the topic, including Cecil Torr who brought the event to the public sphere by way of this piece of historical text.