Hannibal's Daughter is a historical fiction novel written by Andrew Haggard and originally published in 1898. The story is set in ancient Carthage and follows the life of a young woman named Salammbo, who is the daughter of the famous general Hannibal. Salammbo is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is deeply devoted to her father and his cause. However, when she falls in love with a Roman soldier named Matho, she is torn between her loyalty to her people and her desire for love and happiness.As the story unfolds, Salammbo and Matho become embroiled in a dangerous and complex political situation that threatens to tear Carthage apart. The Roman army is advancing on the city, and the Carthaginian leaders are divided on how to respond. Salammbo finds herself caught in the middle of this conflict, trying to navigate the treacherous political landscape while also dealing with her own personal struggles.Hannibal's Daughter is a gripping tale of love, war, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in ancient history. Haggard's vivid descriptions of Carthaginian society and culture bring the story to life, and his characters are richly drawn and compelling. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history or historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.