Publisher's Synopsis
Of course, you have heard of Hannibal, who crossed the Alps with his elephants.But did you know why he sacrificed half his army there?Or did you know he fought in five battles with the Romans? How many did he win?This book Hekate will give you the answers; will tell you the stories from his view as well from the Roman point of view.Hekate will give you a clear insight in the ancient way of thinking, how religion and superstition determined important decisions. How eating chickens could influence the decision to do battle or not. You will be there when battles are prepared. You will be there together with the crew of the time ship Hekate, who infiltrate both parties in order to change history.You can read Hekate like a sci-fi adventure while discovering this ancient history from within this cruel world. What you get is true history and thrilling sci-fi in one book.In short: The Hekate and its crew are sent back in history from an alternative grim future.The have to change history in a way that mankind in that future may survive.They are present at the birth of the new city Carthage and follow its development while jumping through time.They do the same in and around ancient Rome.They witness and participate in wars and sacrifices.At last one team infiltrates in Hannibal's camp while crewmember Cilla ends up as a slave in the household of an important Roman senator.From here they are present at and try to influence all the major events in the great war between Hannibal and Rome
