Hannibal and Me: What History's Greatest Military Strategist Can Teach Us About Success and Failu re

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Andreas Kluth

Hannibal and Me

What History's Greatest Military Strategist Can Teach Us About Success and Failu re

Andreas Kluth

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Riverhead Books,U.S.
27 March 2013

Classical history & classical civilisation; Economics & Business; Management: leadership & motivation

The life of Hannibal, the Carthaginian general who crossed the Alps with his army in 218 BCE, is the stuff of legend. And the epic choices he and his Roman enemies made on the battlefield and in life offer timeless lessons to us today about how we should respond to our own victories and defeats.

Inspired by ancient history, Hannibal and Me explores the triumphs and disasters in our lives by examining the decisions made by Hannibal and others, including Albert Einstein, Eleanor Roosevelt, Steve Jobs, Ernest Shackleton, and Paul Cezanne. Kluth shows why some overcome failure and others succumb to it, and why some fall victim to success while others thrive on it. The result is a page-turning adventure tale, a compelling human drama, and an insightful guide to understanding behavior.

The life of Hannibal, the Carthaginian general who crossed the Alps with his army in 218 BCE, is the stuff of legend. And the epic choices he and his Roman enemies made on the battlefield and in life offer timeless lessons to us today about how we should respond to our own victories and defeats.

Inspired by ancient history, Hannibal and Me explores the triumphs and disasters in our lives by examining the decisions made by Hannibal and others, including Albert Einstein, Eleanor Roosevelt, Steve Jobs, Ernest Shackleton, and Paul Cezanne. Kluth shows why some overcome failure and others succumb to it, and why some fall victim to success while others thrive on it. The result is a page-turning adventure tale, a compelling human drama, and an insightful guide to understanding behavior.

By: Andreas Kluth
Imprint: Riverhead Books,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 227mm, Width: 149mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 362g
ISBN: 9781594486593
ISBN 10: 159448659X
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 27 March 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Andreas Kluthhas been writing forThe Economistsince 1997. A dual citizen of Germany and the United States, Kluth is a graduate of Williams College and the London School of Economics and currently lives in Berlin.

Reviews for Hannibal and Me: What History's Greatest Military Strategist Can Teach Us About Success and Failu re

Charming and fascinating -- The Wall Street Journal What makes or breaks a book like this, with its uncommon structure and sometimes lofty subject matter, is the storytelling, and this book is one of the best in that regard that I have read in a long time. --Jack Covert, 800ceoread.com Fight any urge to dismiss Hannibal and Me as boys-only self help. True, the book comes complete with warriors, military strategies, elephants, golf, and a seductress, but this book is a serious and fascinating exploration of issues many of us grapple with on a daily basis. Highly recommended. -- New York Journal of Books A study of the ephemeral nature of power that grapples, often very effectively, with the meaning of true happiness... Hannibal and Me is a rare blend of military strategy and emotional intelligence that offers a more mature solution for winning life's battles. -- Kirkus [ Hannibal and Me's ] fresh perspective, drawing on the life of a warrior who lived more than two millennia ago, gives is a fresh appeal. -- Booklist