The Roman Hannibal: Remembering The Enemy In Si... Official

Stocks argues that Silius’s Hannibal is not just a foreign villain, but a "Romanized" figure who paradoxically exemplifies (Roman-ness).

This work is part of a modern scholarly "revival" of Silius Italicus, whose 17-book epic Punica is the longest surviving Latin poem. Core Argument: Hannibal as an Icon of Romanitas The roman Hannibal: remembering the enemy in Si...

Despite being the ultimate enemy, Hannibal's military acumen, loyalty to his cause, and persistence make him a mirror for Roman identity and values. Stocks argues that Silius’s Hannibal is not just

The poem often enters Hannibal's perspective, showing him as a man striving to build an eternal legacy. Hannibal's military acumen