_The Campanians revolt to Hannibal.

Mago is sent to Carthage to announce the victory of Cannae.

Hanno advises the Carthaginian senate to make peace with the Romans, but is overborne by the Barcine faction.

Claudius Marcellus the praetor defeats Hannibal at Nola.
Hannibal's army is enervated in mind and body by luxurious living at Capua.

Casilinum is besieged by the Carthaginians, and the inhabitants reduced to the last extremity of famine.