The Histories
(Author) Polybius
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Polybius' account of Rome's rise to world power and her method of rule is a major source for the history of the years 220-146 BC. This new translation includes Books 1-5 in their entirety and all of the fragmentary Books 6 and 12 on the Roman constitution and historiography. It is accompanied by an illuminating introduction and notes.
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Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
552
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780199534708
Publish year:
2010
Publish date:
Nov. 11, 2010
Polybius
Polybius was a Greek historian known for his work "The Histories," detailing the rise of the Roman Republic. His writing style was clear and concise, with a focus on political and military events. His key contribution to literature was chronicling the importance of historical analysis and the impact of human choices on society.