This book begins with a chronology, "Important Dates in the History of the Punic Wars," which places the accomplishments of Hannibal in the context of the Roman republic & empire. The chapters are well organized & there are topic subdivisions that make the text even more convenient for research. There are quotations within the text, many from ancient historians, & sidebars that feature related topics. This is a fine choice to increase understanding of this era. Chapter notes, annotated bibliographies, & index. Part of the World History series.