“Can any one be so indifferent or idle as not to care to know by what means, and under what kind of polity, almost the whole inhabited world was conquered and brought under the dominion of the single city of Rome, and that too within a period of not quite fifty-three years?”
Quote by Polybius
Work
The Histories of Polybius: Translated from the Text of F. Hultsch
The Histories of Polybius is a comprehensive historical account covering the rise and fall of the Roman Republic. This translation by F. Hultsch aims to provide a clear and accurate rendition of Polybius' original text, offering insights into the political and military events of the time. more
Author
Polybius
Polybius, born in 203 BC and died in 120 BC, was a Greek politician and historian. He is renowned for his studies on political systems and detailed records of historical events. Polybius was born in Megara and studied under the famous politician Lysias. In politics, he held important positions in Sparta and served as an ambassador to Rome. His most famous work is the 'Histories', which provides a detailed account of the Greek and Roman wars from 264 BC to 146 BC, and has had a profound impact on historical research. He also proposed the theory of mixed government, which suggests that it is the best form of government. more
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