Is Polybius a primary source for Hannibal? - History Forum
Dec 9, 2013 · The main ancient sources on Hannibal are Polybius,Livy and Appian. In an attempt to write a balancedaccount, Polybius referred to Fabius Pictor for aRoman perspective and Philinos of …
During the Second Punic War how useful was Macedonia as an ally to ...
Dec 26, 2024 · Polybius states that when Philip ordered the construction of 100 lembi in the winter of 217-216, he had no illusions about being able to take on the Roman fleet (Polyb. 5.109.1-3).
Did the Roman legion really defeat the Macedonian phalanx?
Jan 2, 2023 · That seems to be what Polybius implied. But I recently watched a YouTube video (in french though) in which it was argued things were a bit more complicated. Looking at how things …
Mago Barca - History Forum
Jan 25, 2012 · Mago was given an important task by his brother at Trebia, and during the night before the battle, he set out with 1000 handpicked infantry and 1000 cavalry with the task to conceal himself …
Battle of Magnesia, Near Roman Disaster? - History Forum
Jul 12, 2024 · As is well known, Polybius deserts us for this battle and we've only later writers, Appian and Livy, to rely upon for this battle description. How far do they reflect a Polybian original is difficult …
Best editions of Roman historians? - History Forum
Aug 22, 2019 · Can anyone recommend the best English translations of the Roman historians: Livy, Sallust, Suetonius, Tacitus, Cassius Dio, Plutarch, Polybius, Diodorus Siculus, Columella? I am …
The founding fathers based the US on the Roman Republic. How were …
Jan 22, 2024 · Madison’s well-known attempt to justify a large republic was in response to Machiavelli’s and Montesquieu’s contention that large republics were unstable and highly susceptible to …
Difference between Ancient Greece's tyranny and monarchy?
Polybius is an alright place to start. In book 6 of his Histories, he lays out constitutions; his ultimate goal is to explain the supremacy of Rome during his time period (200-120 BCE). So perhaps his view of …
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Oct 15, 2024 · Polybius’ account of a total of 12,000 prisoners may not be an exaggeration if those still loyal to Carthage in the town of and around Baecula are included; he does state specifically they …
2nd Punic War Consolidated Discussion Thread | History Forum
Nov 26, 2025 · 2nd Punic War Consolidated Discussion Thread Hello Everyone, I decided to reread Livy books 21-30. A number of years ago read the Penguin (Aubrey De Selincourt translation) now I'm …