The General History Of Polybius V1

By James Hampton and Polybius

Book Overview

The General History of Polybius V1 is a book written by the ancient Greek historian Polybius and translated by Mr. Hampton. The book is divided into 40 chapters and covers the period of ancient Greek history from 264 BC to 146 BC, including the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage. Polybius was a contemporary of these events and his work is considered one of the most important historical sources for this period. The book provides a detailed account of the political, military, and cultural developments of the time, including the rise of Rome as a superpower and the decline of Carthage. The translation by Mr. Hampton is considered to be one of the most accurate and readable versions of Polybius' work. The General History of Polybius V1 is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient history, as well as anyone interested in the political and military 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: 1162940700
• ISBN13: 9781162940700
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"