Quote Originally Posted by Seamus Fermanagh
Actually, there is a great theme for a story there, greatness unfilfilled.

Hannibal was the best tactical leader - but could never make the politics or strategy lead to a win.

Scipio was the conqueror who fell from favor.

Peer-ose [not stepping into the spelling debate, this is a phonic] was unable to win despite victory -- and dies during yet another win.
I find phyrros more dramatic than, say, alexander..

dear Alex had it all. but had a personal meltdown, and got himself killed ina mysteriosu way.

Phyrros won it all, one coudl say. he didn't lose a battle...but sadly enough fate wasn't kidn on him.

I find teh tortured hero a lot better than teh heroic mighty-mouse like character Alexander