The Rise of the Roman EmpirePenguin UK, 2003 M08 28 - 576 pages The Greek statesman Polybius (c.200–118 BC) wrote his account of the relentless growth of the Roman Empire in order to help his fellow countrymen understand how their world came to be dominated by Rome. Opening with the Punic War in 264 BC, he vividly records the critical stages of Roman expansion: its campaigns throughout the Mediterranean, the temporary setbacks inflicted by Hannibal and the final destruction of Carthage. An active participant of the politics of his time as well as a friend of many prominent Roman citizens, Polybius drew on many eyewitness accounts in writing this cornerstone work of history. |
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Translators Note | |
The Death of Cleomenes Affairs in Greece Philip | |
From the Preface On the Forms of States On the Roman | |
The Siege of Syracuse Affairs in Greece Philip | |
The Capture of | |
Errors on | |
Scipios Campaigns | |
The Final Campaign The End of the Second Punic | |
Flamininus and Philip On Treachery On | |
The Escape of Demetrius Affairs | |
The Third Punic War On Fate | |
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