Preface

This book contains the Latin text, notes, and vocabulary for Cornelius Nepos′ Life of Hannibal. It also includes the Prologus (Preface) to Nepos′ biographies of foreign commanders. Although the Prologus is not essential for understanding the Life of Hannibal, it does provide valuable insight into why Nepos wrote biography and how he understood the relationship between Roman and non‒Roman values. As Rome completed its bloody transition from dysfunctional republic to (mostly) stable monarchy, C..