Description: Polybius' 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.
Brief description: William Roger Paton (1857-1921) was an independent scholar educated at Oxford and based in Samos.
Review Quotes: The numerous explanatory notes of the revised edition offer the reader a good assistance in orienting themselves within the fragmentary tradition of Polybius' books 16 to 27 by contextualizing the events mentioned historically, referring to recent research and clarifying special terms, persons, places, etc.... Fully recommended.--Michael Kleu "Bryn Mawr Classical Review" (1/26/2013 12:00:00 AM)