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Polybius - The Histories - Paperback
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Description: '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 political history as well as the critical assessment of all the evidence. He attributes Rome's success to the greatness of its constitution and the character of its people but also allows Fortune a role in designing the shape of world events. This new translation by Robin Waterfield the first for over thirty years includes the first five books in their entirety and all of the fragmentary Books 6 and 12, containing Polybius account of the Roman constitution and his outspoken views on how (and how not) to write history. Brian Mc Ging's accompanying introduction and notes illuminate this remarkable political history. About THE Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up - to - date bibliographies for further study and much more.
Title: The Histories
Author(s): Polybius
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199534708
Pages: 560 Pages, 3 Maps
Publication Date: 11/5/2010
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Category: Ancient History: To C 500 Ce
Description: '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 political history as well as the critical assessment of all the evidence. He attributes Rome's success to the greatness of its constitution and the character of its people but also allows Fortune a role in designing the shape of world events. This new translation by Robin Waterfield the first for over thirty years includes the first five books in their entirety and all of the fragmentary Books 6 and 12, containing Polybius account of the Roman constitution and his outspoken views on how (and how not) to write history. Brian Mc Ging's accompanying introduction and notes illuminate this remarkable political history. About THE Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up - to - date bibliographies for further study and much more.
Title: The Histories
Author(s): Polybius
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199534708
Pages: 560 Pages, 3 Maps
Publication Date: 11/5/2010
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Category: Ancient History: To C 500 Ce
