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Who is Hasdrubal Barca from The Ghosts of Cannae: Hannibal and the Darkest Hour of the Roman Republic and what is their importance?

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Hasdrubal Barca was Hannibal's brother. He remained in Spain during the Second Punic War, guarding the family holdings. Barca lost his life during the Battle of the Metaurus.

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The Ghosts of Cannae: Hannibal and the Darkest Hour of the Roman Republic