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Hannibal-Roman Metal Chess Set
| The Hannibal-Roman chess set is imported from Italy. Chessmen are hand painted with great care. King size: 3" tall with a 1" base width. Impressively classy especially when displayed on a matching chessboard or cabinet. Heirloom quality that makes for an excellent gift. |
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Chessmen Specifications
Chess Board/Cabinet* Specifications
Chess Cabinets A & B: (Shown above)
Chessboard C: (Shown above)
Chess Cabinet D: (Shown above)
*Optional: See drop down list of options, below.
Hannibal History
In the Second Punic War (218 - 201 B.C.) Hamilcar Barca's son, Hannibal, decided to carry out his
father's plan to invade Italy. Hannibal gathered a huge army. Many of Rome's enemies joined the
army. In 218 B.C., Hannibal began a march to Rome. He started with 90,000 infantry, 12,000
cavalry, and 40 elephants. The army had to cross Gaul and climb the Alps. Only half of the army
reached Italy.
Once Hannibal reached Italy, he collected more troops. The Romans sent several armies to fight
against Hannibal, but Hannibal defeated them all. The Romans cut off Hannibal's food supply, so
he couldn't reach Rome.
The Romans, fearing that Hannibal would attack Rome, sent the biggest army ever to fight
Hannibal. The two armies met at a river. Hannibal allowed the Roman army to reach the center of
the fight. Hannibal's army closed in on them and the slaughter was horrible. Hannibal lost 8,000
men. The Romans lost 70,000 men. This battle was called the Battle of Cannae.
This war ended when the Roman army invaded North Africa. Hannibal and his army had to leave
Italy, and go back to defend Carthage. Hannibal had been in Italy for 15 years.
Set out to cross the Alps and take on the Roman army yourself. Make a connection to the ancient
past by owning a Hannibal-Roman theme chess set. Buy a Hannibal-Roman chess set today
and get years of pleasure from it for many of your tomorrows. Great gift idea.
A 100% Satisfaction Guarantee comes with every Hannibal-Roman Metal Chess Set!
- Chessmen (32): 16 Roman & 16 Hannibal (hand painted)
- Material: Solid metal
- Set weight: 5.25 lbs.
- King's height: 3"; King's base width: 1"
- Recommended chess board square size: 1-3/8" to 1-9/16" squares
- Extras: Hand painted highlights. Felt pads on the bases to protect your chess board.
Chess Board/Cabinet* Specifications
Chess Cabinets A & B: (Shown above)
- 13"L x 13W x 2-1/2"" with 1-3/8" (1.375") squares
- Tooled leatherette board with storage made in Italy
- Doubles as a storage cabinet for all thirty-two chess pieces when not in play or on display
- Fits all our theme chess sets with base widths of 1"
- Sold separately
Chessboard C: (Shown above)
- 12-1/2"L x 12-1/2"W with 1-9/16 (1.56") squares
- Classic pedestal styling made in Italy
- Italian worm wood frame with Brass playing field
- Fits all our chess sets with base widths of 1"
- Sold separately
Chess Cabinet D: (Shown above)
- 17-3/4"L x 13-3/4"W x 2-3/4"H with 1-3/8" (1.375") squares
- Finest woods: Inlaid Maple, Walnut, Mahogany & Briarwood with inlaid artwork
- Brass piano hinges, lock & key
- Doubles as a storage cabinet for all thirty-two chess pieces when not in play or on display
- Fits all our chess sets with base widths of 1"
- Sold separately
*Optional: See drop down list of options, below.
Hannibal History
In the Second Punic War (218 - 201 B.C.) Hamilcar Barca's son, Hannibal, decided to carry out his
father's plan to invade Italy. Hannibal gathered a huge army. Many of Rome's enemies joined the
army. In 218 B.C., Hannibal began a march to Rome. He started with 90,000 infantry, 12,000
cavalry, and 40 elephants. The army had to cross Gaul and climb the Alps. Only half of the army
reached Italy.
Once Hannibal reached Italy, he collected more troops. The Romans sent several armies to fight
against Hannibal, but Hannibal defeated them all. The Romans cut off Hannibal's food supply, so
he couldn't reach Rome.
The Romans, fearing that Hannibal would attack Rome, sent the biggest army ever to fight
Hannibal. The two armies met at a river. Hannibal allowed the Roman army to reach the center of
the fight. Hannibal's army closed in on them and the slaughter was horrible. Hannibal lost 8,000
men. The Romans lost 70,000 men. This battle was called the Battle of Cannae.
This war ended when the Roman army invaded North Africa. Hannibal and his army had to leave
Italy, and go back to defend Carthage. Hannibal had been in Italy for 15 years.
Set out to cross the Alps and take on the Roman army yourself. Make a connection to the ancient
past by owning a Hannibal-Roman theme chess set. Buy a Hannibal-Roman chess set today
and get years of pleasure from it for many of your tomorrows. Great gift idea.
A 100% Satisfaction Guarantee comes with every Hannibal-Roman Metal Chess Set!
Questions? Call toll free: 877-265-6583. Mon - Sun, 9 AM - 9 PM EST
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