The General History Of Polybius V2

By: Hampton

The General History of Polybius V2 is a book written by Mr. Hampton that provides a comprehensive account of the ancient world as documented by Polybius, a Greek historian who lived in the 2nd century BC. This second volume of the series covers the period from the beginning of the Second Punic War in 218 BC to the end of the Macedonian Wars in 167 BC. The book explores the political, social, and military developments of the time, including the rise of Rome as a dominant power, the conflicts between Rome and Carthage, and the conquests of Greece by Rome. The author provides detailed descriptions of battles, diplomatic negotiations, and cultural practices of the ancient world. The book is a valuable resource for historians, students, and anyone interested in the history of the Mediterranean world.In Three Volumes. Polybius Was A Greek Historian Who Lived 200-119 B. C. And Wrote A Long-Regarded History Of The First Great Flowering Of The Roman Empire And Whose Insisted On The Pre-Eminence Of The Practical Role Of Truth In History.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142860779X
• ISBN13: 9781428607798
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"