Polybius’ theme is how and why the Romans spread their power as they did. The main part of his history covers the years 264–146 BC, describing the rise of Rome, the destruction of Carthage, and the eventual domination of the Greek world. It is a vital achievement despite the incomplete survival of all but the first five of forty books.


Format Inbunden Omfång 624 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Harvard University Press Utgivningsdatum 2012-05-01 ISBN 9780674996601