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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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Polybius lived from 200-118 BC and was a Greek statesman and historian.


F.W. Walbank has published numerous works on ancient Greece. Ian Scott-Kilvert has also translated Plutarch's works for Penguin Classics.

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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 576 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0140443622
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140443622
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  • Marthin E. Scherer
    2.0 out of 5 stars Primeira compra com a Pinguim depois de tanto tempo e...
    Reviewed in Brazil on 16 November 2021
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    Depois de tanto tempo querendo comprar The Rise of the Roman Empire acabo tendo uma experiência desagradável. Paguei quase 100 reais e esperei praticamente 1 mês para que o livro chegasse. O produto entregue está na situação apresentada nas fotos. Nunca tive problemas do tipo em todo meu tempo comprando livros na internet e infelizmente foi acontecer logo com esse exemplar.

    A capa e a estrutura do livro é extremamente mole e sofre danos facilmente, além de contar com páginas amassadas e misteriosas folhas com papel extra.
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    Primeira compra com a Pinguim depois de tanto tempo e...

    Reviewed in Brazil on 16 November 2021
    Depois de tanto tempo querendo comprar The Rise of the Roman Empire acabo tendo uma experiência desagradável. Paguei quase 100 reais e esperei praticamente 1 mês para que o livro chegasse. O produto entregue está na situação apresentada nas fotos. Nunca tive problemas do tipo em todo meu tempo comprando livros na internet e infelizmente foi acontecer logo com esse exemplar.

    A capa e a estrutura do livro é extremamente mole e sofre danos facilmente, além de contar com páginas amassadas e misteriosas folhas com papel extra.
    Enfim, vou ter que dar um jeito de por o livro em um estado um pouco melhor e acabo ficando com receio de comprar com a Pinguim novamente.
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  • Pushyamitra Deo
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a book or rather i will say undying ...
    Reviewed in India on 25 July 2016
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    This is a book or rather i will say undying History which must be read by every Indian because it gives definite account of an empire whose glory reverberated around the world
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    Güzel kitap zaten kargo konusunda da çok sıkıntı yaratmadı . 2.5 hafta içerisinde teslim ettiler .
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  • Ben-Horin
    5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece, and a great lesson on ife
    Reviewed in the United States on 28 March 2020
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    I ordered this book ten years ago, and decided to read it again. For a reason. It's a fascinating account of the evolution of the roman empire and its expansion from the Italian peninsual to the rest of the known world
    in less then fifty years. The instructive and philosophical pause which Polybius employs as he describes some
    of the greatest events and most epic battles in history is enriching and fascinating. As he states from the
    outset, his goal is to make his writings "profitable". And they are indeed. I read some reviews and was surprised
    to find out, that some parts of the writings were left out. Still, we're talking five hundred pages. But, it's an
    easy fast read, a page turner, and you will come out on the other side, a wiser person. Lastly, the translation
    is in and in itself, a work of art, deserving of praise.
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  • William C. Mahaney
    5.0 out of 5 stars Is it simply a history?
    Reviewed in Canada on 25 December 2023
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    Polybius' Histories is more than a history of how Rome came to dominate the Mediterranean World. Partially, it is a roadmap to the invasion of Italia, put together after he interviewed countless members, veterans of the original invasion. It tis from these interviews that he drew a sketch of the exact route, all traced in Book III to the extent there should be no question of which col his army trekked over onto the Po
    R. Plains. The rockfall is the key all worked out by Mahaney et al and published in the journal Archaeometry. Bill Mahaney
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