Description
Scipio by Ross Leckie is the second novel in The Carthage Trilogy, bringing to life the extraordinary achievements of Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, the brilliant Roman general who finally defeated Hannibal and secured Rome’s supremacy. Leckie vividly portrays Scipio as both a military genius and a complex human being—an aristocrat, politician, and aesthete—whose brilliance shaped the fate of empires.
Set against the backdrop of the Punic Wars and Roman expansion, the novel follows Scipio’s campaigns, including his victories over Hannibal, Philip of Macedon, and King Antiochus the Great. Filled with breathtaking battle scenes, political intrigue, and passionate personal relationships, Scipio combines historical accuracy with a compelling narrative that explores ambition, love, and betrayal in the world of ancient Rome.
Ideal for fans of historical fiction and military epics, Scipio offers a vivid and gripping portrait of one of history’s greatest generals, revealing both his triumphs and the human frailties behind them.
