The Histories, Vol 1: Books 1-2 by Polybius, William Roger Paton

The Histories, Vol 1: Books 1-2

Loeb Polybius histories #1

Polybius, William Roger Paton

442 pages first pub -118 (editions)

nonfiction classics history challenging slow-paced
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Polybius (born ca. 208 BCE) of Megalopolis in the Peloponnese (Morea), served the Achaean League in arms and diplomacy for many years, favouring alliance with Rome. From 168 to 151 he was hostage in Rome where he became a friend of Aemilius Paulus...

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