The Histories Of Polybius V2

by Friedrich Hultsch

Book Overview

""The Histories of Polybius V2"" is a historical work written by Polybius, a Greek historian who lived in the 2nd century BC. The book is a continuation of the first volume, which covers the history of Rome from its founding to the Second Punic War. In this second volume, Polybius continues his account of Rome's rise to power, including the conquest of Greece, the destruction of Carthage, and the expansion of the Roman Empire into Spain and Africa. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the political and military systems of the ancient world, as well as insights into the culture and daily life of the people of that time. This edition of the book is translated and edited by Friedrich Hultsch, a German historian and philologist who lived in the 19th century. It includes notes and commentary to help readers understand the historical context and significance of Polybius' work.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: 1432696882
• ISBN13: 9781432696887
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 1.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"