Brief Biography on Hannibal

Please write a brief biography of Hannibal and explain whether or not you think his reputation (in Roman eyes) as a monster was deserved.

Hannibal was taught to hate the Romans from his birth. He grew up in Carthage, which was hated by the Romans. He later became a general for the Carthaginian military. He tried to defeat them many times, but eventually was beaten by the Romans in Carthage. His reputation as a monster was only somewhat deserved. He should not have fought with the Romans just because he did not like them. At the same time, the Romans also should not have fought with the Carthaginians. He was defending his country in the best way possible.