Polybius
The Histories, Volume V
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674996601
- author:
- Polybius
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Loeb
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 624
- Dimensions:
- 16.26 x 11.68 x 3.56 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, Rome,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Histories by Polybius is a seminal work of Hellenistic history that explores the rise and spread of Roman power. Written in the 2nd century BC, this comprehensive account covers the years 264-146 BC, detailing Rome's destruction of Carthage and its eventual domination of the Greek world. Polybius' historian's eye provides valuable insights into customs, institutions, geography, and the causes of events, as well as the character of peoples. Although incomplete, with only the first five books surviving in their original form, this edition boasts a thoroughly revised translation, corrected Greek text, explanatory notes, and a new introduction, all reflecting the latest scholarship. This six-volume Loeb Classical Library edition offers a rich and nuanced understanding of ancient history, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.
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