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Appian (Appianus) is among our principal sources for the history of
the Roman Republic, particularly in the 2nd and 1st centuries BC,
and sometimes our only source, as for the Third Punic War and the
destruction of Carthage. Born circa AD 95, Appian was an
Alexandrian official at ease in the highest political and literary
circles who later became a Roman citizen and advocate. He died
during the reign of Antoninus Pius (emperor 138-161). Appian's
theme is the process by which the Roman Empire achieved its
contemporary prosperity, and his unique method is to trace in
individual books the story of each nation's wars with Rome up
through her own civil wars. Although this triumph of "harmony and
monarchy" was achieved through characteristic Roman virtues, Appian
is unusually objective about Rome's shortcomings along the way. Of
the work's original 24 books, only the Preface and Books 6-9 and
11-17 are preserved complete or nearly so: those on the Spanish,
Hannibalic, African, Illyrian, Syrian, and Mithridatic wars, and
five books on the civil wars. This edition of Appian replaces the
original Loeb edition by Horace White and provides additional
fragments, along with his letter to Fronto.
Appian (Appianus) is among our principal sources for the history of
the Roman Republic, particularly in the 2nd and 1st centuries BC,
and sometimes our only source, as for the Third Punic War and the
destruction of Carthage. Born circa AD 95, Appian was an
Alexandrian official at ease in the highest political and literary
circles who later became a Roman citizen and advocate. He died
during the reign of Antoninus Pius (emperor 138-161). Appian's
theme is the process by which the Roman Empire achieved its
contemporary prosperity, and his unique method is to trace in
individual books the story of each nation's wars with Rome up
through her own civil wars. Although this triumph of "harmony and
monarchy" was achieved through characteristic Roman virtues, Appian
is unusually objective about Rome's shortcomings along the way. Of
the work's original 24 books, only the Preface and Books 6-9 and
11-17 are preserved complete or nearly so: those on the Spanish,
Hannibalic, African, Illyrian, Syrian, and Mithridatic wars, and
five books on the civil wars. This edition of Appian replaces the
original Loeb edition by Horace White and provides additional
fragments, along with his letter to Fronto.
Appian (Appianus) is among our principal sources for the history of
the Roman Republic, particularly in the 2nd and 1st centuries BC,
and sometimes our only source, as for the Third Punic War and the
destruction of Carthage. Born circa AD 95, Appian was an
Alexandrian official at ease in the highest political and literary
circles who later became a Roman citizen and advocate. He died
during the reign of Antoninus Pius (emperor 138-161). Appian's
theme is the process by which the Roman Empire achieved its
contemporary prosperity, and his unique method is to trace in
individual books the story of each nation's wars with Rome up
through her own civil wars. Although this triumph of "harmony and
monarchy" was achieved through characteristic Roman virtues, Appian
is unusually objective about Rome's shortcomings along the way. Of
the work's original 24 books, only the Preface and Books 6-9 and
11-17 are preserved complete or nearly so: those on the Spanish,
Hannibalic, African, Illyrian, Syrian, and Mithridatic wars, and
five books on the civil wars. This edition of Appian replaces the
original Loeb edition by Horace White and provides additional
fragments, along with his letter to Fronto.
Appian (Appianus) is among our principal sources for the history of
the Roman Republic, particularly in the 2nd and 1st centuries BC,
and sometimes our only source, as for the Third Punic War and the
destruction of Carthage. Born circa AD 95, Appian was an
Alexandrian official at ease in the highest political and literary
circles who later became a Roman citizen and advocate. He died
during the reign of Antoninus Pius (emperor 138-161). Appian's
theme is the process by which the Roman Empire achieved its
contemporary prosperity, and his unique method is to trace in
individual books the story of each nation's wars with Rome up
through her own civil wars. Although this triumph of "harmony and
monarchy" was achieved through characteristic Roman virtues, Appian
is unusually objective about Rome's shortcomings along the way. Of
the work's original 24 books, only the Preface and Books 6-9 and
11-17 are preserved complete or nearly so: those on the Spanish,
Hannibalic, African, Illyrian, Syrian, and Mithridatic wars, and
five books on the civil wars. This edition of Appian replaces the
original Loeb edition by Horace White and provides additional
fragments, along with his letter to Fronto.
Appian (Appianus) is among our principal sources for the history of
the Roman Republic, particularly in the 2nd and 1st centuries BC,
and sometimes our only source, as for the Third Punic War and the
destruction of Carthage. Born circa AD 95, Appian was an
Alexandrian official at ease in the highest political and literary
circles who later became a Roman citizen and advocate. He died
during the reign of Antoninus Pius (emperor 138-161). Appian's
theme is the process by which the Roman Empire achieved its
contemporary prosperity, and his unique method is to trace in
individual books the story of each nation's wars with Rome up
through her own civil wars. Although this triumph of "harmony and
monarchy" was achieved through characteristic Roman virtues, Appian
is unusually objective about Rome's shortcomings along the way. Of
the work's original 24 books, only the Preface and Books 6-9 and
11-17 are preserved complete or nearly so: those on the Spanish,
Hannibalic, African, Illyrian, Syrian, and Mithridatic wars, and
five books on the civil wars. This edition of Appian replaces the
original Loeb edition by Horace White and provides additional
fragments, along with his letter to Fronto.
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The Histories (Paperback)
Polybius; Translated by Robin Waterfield; Introduction by Brian Mcging; Notes by Brian Mcging
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'no one else in our times has attempted to write a universal
history' Polybius' ambitious goal was to describe how Rome
conquered the Mediterranean world in less than fifty-three years.
This great study of imperialism takes the reader back to Rome's
first encounter with Carthage in 264 and forward to her destruction
of that renowned city in 146. Polybius, himself a leading Greek
politician of the time, emphasizes the importance of practical
experience for the writing of political history as well as the
critical assessment of all the evidence. He attributes Rome's
success to the greatness of its constitution and the character of
its people, but also allows Fortune a role in designing the shape
of world events. This new translation by Robin Waterfield, the
first for over thirty years, includes the first five books in their
entirety, and all of the fragmentary Books 6 and 12, containing
Polybius' account of the Roman constitution and his outspoken views
on how (and how not) to write history. Brian McGing's accompanying
introduction and notes illuminate this remarkable political
history. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's
Classics has made available the widest range of literature from
around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's
commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a
wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions
by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text,
up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Appian (Appianus) is among our principal sources for the history of
the Roman Republic, particularly in the 2nd and 1st centuries BC,
and sometimes our only source, as for the Third Punic War and the
destruction of Carthage. Born circa AD 95, Appian was an
Alexandrian official at ease in the highest political and literary
circles who later became a Roman citizen and advocate. He died
during the reign of Antoninus Pius (emperor 138-161). Appian's
theme is the process by which the Roman Empire achieved its
contemporary prosperity, and his unique method is to trace in
individual books the story of each nation's wars with Rome up
through her own civil wars. Although this triumph of "harmony and
monarchy" was achieved through characteristic Roman virtues, Appian
is unusually objective about Rome's shortcomings along the way. Of
the work's original 24 books, only the Preface and Books 6-9 and
11-17 are preserved complete or nearly so: those on the Spanish,
Hannibalic, African, Illyrian, Syrian, and Mithridatic wars, and
five books on the civil wars. This edition of Appian replaces the
original Loeb edition by Horace White and provides additional
fragments, along with his letter to Fronto.
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