This is the first English translation of the complete works of Polybius as far as they are now known. In attempting such a task I feel that I ought to state distinctly the limits which I have proposed to myself in carrying it out. I have desired to present to English readers a faithful copy of what Polybius wrote, which should at the same time be a readable English book. I have not been careful to follow the Greek idiom; and have not hesitated to break up and curtail or enlarge his sentenc...

The Greek statesman Polybius (c.200–118 BC) wrote his account of the relentless growth of the Roman Empire in order to help his fellow countrymen understand how their world came to be dominated by Rome. Opening with the Punic War in 264 BC, he vividly records the critical stages of Roman expansion: its campaigns throughout the Mediterranean, the temporary setbacks inflicted by Hannibal and the final destruction of Carthage. An active participant of the politics of his time as well...

'no one else in our times has attempted to write a universal history' Polybius' ambitious goal was to describe how Rome conquered the Mediterranean world in less than fifty-three years. This great study of imperialism takes the reader back to Rome's first encounter with Carthage in 264 and forward to her destruction of that renowned city in 146. Polybius, himself a leading Greek politician of the time, emphasizes the importance of practical experience for the writing of po...

The Histories is a multi-volume work written by Polybius who was taken as a hostage to Rome after the Roman defeat of the Achaean League, and there he began to write an account of the rise of Rome to a world power. Polybius' Histories begin in the year 264 BC and end in 146 BC. He is primarily concerned with the 53 years in which Ancient Rome became a dominant world power. This period, from 220–167 BC, saw Rome subjugate Carthage and gain control over Hellenistic Greece. Volume I of the Hi...

Most of what is known of the ancient world comes from the accounts of antiquity's own historians.Ancient history is the aggregate of past events from the beginning of writing and recorded human history and extending as far as post-classical history.Historians have two major ways of understanding the ancient world: archaeology and the study of source texts. Primary sources are those sources closest to the origin of the information or idea under study.Some of the more no...

Polybius was a leading Hellenistic historian, whom many regard as the natural successor to Thucydides. The great theme to his ‘Histories’ was a study of ‘what made Rome great’, exploring the rise of the Republic, the destruction of Carthage and the eventual Roman domination of the Greek world. The Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This comprehensive eBook presents the complete extan...

10 Classics of Ancient Rome is an expertly curated anthology that encapsulates the foundational texts driving the intellectual and cultural engine of ancient Rome. This collection presents a diverse array of literary styles—from historical narratives and biographical sketches to political treatises and philosophical musings. In its pages, the tapestry of Rome's complex society is artfully woven through seminal works that have shaped Western thought. From Julius Caesar's strategic military ...

The Greatest Classics of Roman Literature masterfully curates an expansive array of works that span the vast chronological and stylistic spectrum of Roman literary heritage. Moving seamlessly from the stoic reflections of Marcus Aurelius to the satirical sharpness of Juvenal, this collection provides an unparalleled immersion into the intellectual and cultural milieus of Ancient Rome. The anthology is meticulously assembled to highlight the diversity of genres and themes that characterized...

In "The Histories of Polybius (Vol.1&2)", the ancient historian intricately weaves a narrative that examines the rise of Rome and its unprecedented dominance in the Mediterranean world. Characterized by meticulous detail and a rigorous empirical approach, Polybius employs a blend of narrative storytelling and analytical discourse, emphasizing the cause-and-effect relationships that define historical events. His work, situated within the larger context of Hellenistic historiography, breaks ...

In "The Histories of Polybius (Vol. 1 & 2)", the ancient historian Polybius offers a meticulous account of the rise of the Roman Republic and its eventual domination over the Mediterranean world during the late Hellenistic period. Composed in a clear, analytical style that combines narrative with rigorous assessment, these volumes encompass both political and military aspects from the Second Punic War to the Roman conquest of Greece. Polybius's work is characterized by a commitment to fact...

The Roman Empire: 20 Must-Read Books is an unparalleled anthology that traverses the vast expanse of Roman history, culture, and governance through the works of the most eminent historians, philosophers, and literary figures of both ancient and modern times. The collection encapsulates a range of literary styles, from the biographical anecdotes of Suetonius and the analytical histories of Tacitus to the philosophical musings of Marcus Aurelius. These works collectively illuminate the myria...

In 'The History of Ancient Rome – 20 Essential Books,' readers are invited to embark on an expansive journey through the heart of one of history's most formidable empires. This anthology encompasses a broad spectrum of literary styles, from the meticulous annals of Tacitus to the philosophical musings of Marcus Aurelius, painting a comprehensive portrait of Rome's political, cultural, and social landscapes. Each piece, whether it be narratives from Caesar's campaigns or Suetonius's biograp...