Polybius

The Histories

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ISBN 13:
9780199534708
author:
Polybius
format:
Paperback
publisher:
OUP Oxford
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
560
Dimensions:
19.6 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
Genre:
Ancient history: to c 500 CE
Condition:
New
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Rome's rise to dominance in less than fifty-three years is a remarkable story. Polybius' comprehensive history takes readers from Rome's first encounter with Carthage in 264 BC, through its conquest of the Mediterranean world, and ultimately to the destruction of that renowned city in 146 BC. Polybius, a leading Greek politician at the time, emphasizes the importance of practical experience when writing political history. He attributes Rome's success to the greatness of its constitution and the character of its people, while also acknowledging the role of Fortune in shaping world events. This translation by Robin Waterfield includes Polybius' account of the Roman constitution and his views on how to write history. A new introduction by Brian McGing provides valuable context for this remarkable work, illuminating Polybius' political history and making it accessible to readers today.

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