The Histories With an English Translation; Volume 1

<p><i>The Histories</i> by Polybius presented here in English translation offers a comprehensive account of the Mediterranean world during a period of intense change and conflict. Volume 1 sets the stage for Polybius's sweeping narrative detailing the rise of the Roman Republic and its interactions with the Greek city-states. As a contemporary observer and participant in many of the events he describes Polybius provides invaluable insights into the political military and social dynamics of the Hellenistic and Roman eras.</p> <p>This edition allows modern readers to engage directly with one of the most important historical sources for understanding the ancient world. Polybius's emphasis on factual accuracy and critical analysis makes The Histories essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Greece and Rome.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>