Scipio Africanus: The First Imperator by Hoyos, Dexter

Scipio Africanus: The First Imperator

The life story of an early Roman military commander whose brilliance surpassed all of the emperors to...
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Author: Dexter Hoyos
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Scipio Africanus: The First Imperator by Hoyos, Dexter

Scipio Africanus: The First Imperator

$40.00

Scipio Africanus: The First Imperator

$40.00
Author: Dexter Hoyos
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
The life story of an early Roman military commander whose brilliance surpassed all of the emperors to come.

Scipio Africanus (235-183 BCE) commanded his first army at twenty-five, led a daring invasion of Africa to personally defeat Hannibal, and secured Rome's dominance over the Mediterranean. In ten years of command, he never lost a battle, employing bold strategies to triumph over six enemy generals. Charismatic, ruthless, and self-confident almost to the point of arrogance, Scipio was the first Roman leader hailed as Imperator, "victorious commander," a title later adopted by emperors. He drove Carthage's forces from Spain, annexed its territories, and later imposed terms on Antiochus III, extending Rome's reach eastward. Yet political jealousy at home led to his bitter exile. This biography explores the fortunes, fame, and fate of a leader who outshone Caesar in military genius.

Author: Dexter Hoyos
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Published: 11/13/2025
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 9.46h x 6.46w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781836390992

About the Author
Dexter Hoyos is honorary associate professor at Sydney University, Australia. His books include Rome Victorious: The Irresistible Rise of the Roman Empire.

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