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The following is a piece of writing submitted by Peter-Twitchell on January 31, 2010

The Young Carthaginian

G. A. Henty Book Reports

Peter Twitchell 3/23/09

Title: The Young Carthaginian

Author: G. A. Henty

What Type of Book: Historic Fiction

Setting: Roman Empire

Main Character Names: Marcus, Hannibal, Hanno, Hamilcar, Clotilde,

Marcus is a noble of Cartage who joins a company of Cavalry. This is sent out to Spain to help Hannibal defeat the Rebel Spaniards, then Hannibal invades Rome. After many adventures Hannibal is defeated and Marcus escapes to Germany.

I learned that Hannibal would have defeated the Roman Empire except that his enemies in Carthage would not send him reinforcements.

I really liked the battles.

I didn’t like when the Romans took Marcus to be a slave.

I wonder why Hannibal didn’t ask the French tribes to attack.

I would recommend this book because it is exciting history.

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