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The book emphasizes the critical role of Polybios in understanding Mediterranean history from the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC. As a contemporary of the events he chronicles, Polybios offers unique insights into his historiographical methods, questioning the reliability of sources and validating his accounts with independent documents. His work remains influential, serving as a foundational text for political leaders and scholars alike, highlighting the enduring significance of his historical analysis.
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Polybios, Boris Dreyer
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- 2024
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- Title
- Polybios
- Subtitle
- Life and work under the spell of Rome
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Boris Dreyer
- Publisher
- Olms Wissenschaft
- Publisher
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 220
- ISBN13
- 9783487167091
- Category
- History, Psychology
- Description
- The book emphasizes the critical role of Polybios in understanding Mediterranean history from the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC. As a contemporary of the events he chronicles, Polybios offers unique insights into his historiographical methods, questioning the reliability of sources and validating his accounts with independent documents. His work remains influential, serving as a foundational text for political leaders and scholars alike, highlighting the enduring significance of his historical analysis.