Polybius (other. -grech. Πολύβιος, lat. Polybius, ? 201 BC. E., Megalopolis, Arcadia -? 120 BC. E.) - Greek historian, statesman and military leader, author of "Universal History" ("Story ") in 40 volumes, covering events in Rome, Greece, Macedonia, Asia Minor and elsewhere from 220 BC. e. 146 BC. e. . From "History" is completely preserved, only the first five, the others came in more or less detailed presentation...