Overview
The General History of Polybius V2 is a historical text written by Polybius and published in 1823. The book is a continuation of the first volume and covers various aspects of ancient Greek and Roman history. It is divided into 40 chapters, each focusing on a different event or period in history. The topics covered include the Second Punic War, the rise of Rome, the conquests of Alexander the Great, and the history of the Hellenistic world. Polybius draws on his own experiences as a Greek statesman and historian to provide a detailed and accurate account of these events. The book is considered a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient history, as well as anyone interested in learning more about the political and military history of the ancient world.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.
- | Author: Polybius
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Dec 22, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 512 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1437419119
- | ISBN-13: 9781437419115
