But his expectations that other cities would follow her example were not fulfilled.

He went into winter quarters here (215-214).

The Capuans, notorious for their luxurious and effeminate habits, are said to have injured his soldiers.

But Hannibal's superiority as a general is unquestionable, and his want of success after this was due to insufficient aid from home, and to the fact that the resources of Rome were greater than those of Carthage.

The Latin allies of Rome had remained true to their allegiance, and only one city of importance was under his control.