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Polybius's 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.
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The Histories, Polybius
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- 2012
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- Title
- The Histories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Polybius
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- ISBN10
- 0674996607
- ISBN13
- 9780674996601
- Series
- Rating
- 4.05 out of 5
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- Polybius's 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.