'We are beaten, o Romans, in a great battle, our army is destroyed', c1912 (1912). Artist: Unknown. # 2634375

'We are beaten, o Romans, in a great battle, our army is destroyed', c1912 (1912). Artist: Unknown.

2-634-375 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

'We are beaten, o Romans, in a great battle, our army is destroyed', c1912 (1912). The announcement by Marcus, one of the Roman prætors, after the news of the defeat inflicted by Hannibal at the Battle of Lake Trasimene and the death of the Consul Gaius Flaminius reached Rome. From The Story of Rome, by Mary MacGregor. [Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 1912]