10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CANNAE»
Discover the use of
Cannae in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Cannae and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Ghosts of
Cannae: Hannibal and the Darkest Hour of the ...
Now Robert L. O’Connell, one of the most admired names in military history, tells the whole story of Cannae for the first time, giving us a stirring account of this apocalyptic battle, its causes and consequences.
Robert L. O'Connell, 2010
2
Cannae: The Experience of Battle in the Second Punic War
In the twentieth century alone, Cannae was the inspiration behind the Schlieffen
Plan, Germany's invasion of France and Belgium in 1914, their victorious tactics
at Tannenberg that same year, and the unsuccessful German assault on the ...
3
Cannae 216 BC: Hannibal Smashes Rome's Army
Osprey's study of the Battle of Canae (216 BC), which is regarded as one of the greatest battles of military history.
4
Cannae: Hannibal's Greatest Victory
This volume is a brand new look at the battle, and explains clearly and concisely exactly how it was that Hannibal achieved his historic victory. --from publisher description
5
The battle of
Cannae: Hannibal's greatest victory
The battle of Cannae is rightly regarded as one of the greatest battles of military history.
6
Great Military Disasters: From
Cannae to Stalingrad
Great Military Disasters tells the dramatic stories behind the world's most calamitous conflicts.
7
Ye
Cannae Shove Yer Granny Aff A Bus!: Scots Grandchildren ...
From the affectionate to the plain daft, this compilation by bestselling author Allan Morrison is sure to tickle the funny bones of Scots of all ages at home and abroad.
8
The
Cannae Sutra: the Scots 'Joy of sex'
All is revealed (well, not quite all, this is Scotland) in The Cannae Sutra, a ground-breaking exposé of the nation's best-kept secrets.
9
The Nooks and By-ways of Italy: Wanderings in Search of Its ...
The first question that arises in respect to the battle of Cannae is, in what
direction the Romans advanced towards the Carthaginians. Was it from the
direction of Canusium, which lies about six miles from Cannae on the same side
of the river ...
Craufurd Tait Ramage, 1868
10
Hannibal's War: A Military History of the Second Punic War
since the ground rises fairly steeply towards the southwest, and there is really no
suitable terrain in the area. The site of the town of Cannae itself is certain - it lay
on the hill on the right bank of the river about eight kilometres upstream from the ...
John Francis Lazenby, 1998
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CANNAE»
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Cannae is used in the context of the following news items.
Anas Hassan: What Scotland can learn from Greece's No vote
As for the No side, it will have to rely less on the 'cannae do this and cannae do that' attitude that overshadowed its campaign last time. «CommonSpace, Jul 15»
A real degree of honour for Sally
And when she was downhearted and depressed, nothing produced a smile like 'Ye cannae shove your granny off a bus.' “Singing gave her the ... «Milngavie Herald, Jul 15»
Singing Kettle museum exhibition to celebrate the end of the …
The display will feature a tribute to the group's popular track 'ye cannae shove yer granny aff a bus', in the shape of a life-sized model grandmother. There will ... «Glasgow Evening Times, Jul 15»
Ayr thief stole her granny's wedding ring
You cannae shove yer granny off a bus – but you can steal her wedding ring. That's according to callous teen Danielle Hughes, who helped ... «Scottish Daily Record, Jun 15»
Increasing uncertainty for private sector amid state's 'ruinous largesse'
... alleged inclusive concerns that some claim to manifest for the ever-expanding numbers of poor, cow'rin, tim'rous Scots who cannae get a job, ... «Herald Scotland, Jun 15»
The shops of old Penicuik - part 2
“Ah cannae get him away from the telly!” I said. We had to drag him out and so he bought a television set, but he insisted on buying the one he ... «MidLothian Advertiser, Jun 15»
Campaign to bring back Greggs' macaroni pie gets an official protest …
To the tune of a catchy ska-infused guitar, Tommy asks: “If you're the kind of person with hollow legs/And you cannae get enough pastry from ... «Deadline News, Jun 15»
Fitba. You cannae forget it. Even if you try
THERE may be more picturesque spots in Ayrshire for a stroll down memory lane but few more fitting than Somerset Park, certainly when the ... «Herald Scotland, Jun 15»
Raasay distillery diary: From the Hebrides to Tuscany in search of a …
AS that old, famous Scots saying goes 'Ye cannae hae a distillery wi'oot a still'. Actually, I may have just penned that but the sentiment - and ... «Scotland Now, Jun 15»
Book of the week: The Not-Dead And The Saved by Kate Clanchy
Retreating to Scotland, she is helped by “Aunt” Irene who comforts the child with misquoted excerpts from Ye Cannae Shove Yer Granny Off a ... «The National, Jun 15»
