Oct 11, 2025 · 2.Polybius, the three spies and the forgotten battle of Zama (March 2021). In this paper I discuss some plausible links in the historiography of the three spies` stories and …

Mar 19, 2023 · It's the translation by the Classical scholar Robin Waterfield (Robin Waterfield - Wikipedia), this is a review of his translation of Polybius (Polybius, The Histories.

Dec 9, 2013 · Is Polybius a primary source for Hannibal? This article argues NO on the basis that the date Polybius wrote is not contemporaneous with Hannibal's life, however on the basis that …

Jul 12, 2024 · Battle of Magnesia, Near Roman Disaster? I recently read an interesting article by historian Ilkka Syvänne on the Battle of Magnesia. Syvänne presents the battle as a "near …

Jun 20, 2025 · Polybius (10.37.4) states that prior to the battle Hasdrubal decided that if he defeated Scipio he would contemplate his next move, while if he lost he would gather as many …

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 …

Apr 8, 2017 · Polybius (III,33-38) describes the large forces Hannibal left in Spain, sent to defend North Africa, left with Hanno between the Ebro River and the Pyrenees; and says he crossed …

Aug 22, 2019 · Can anyone recommend the best English translations of the Roman historians: Livy, Sallust, Suetonius, Tacitus, Cassius Dio, Plutarch, Polybius, Diodorus Siculus, …

Jul 13, 2024 · View of Polybius on Leadership (on N. Miltsios, Leadership and Leaders in Polybius) histos.org Pima and cwnyth

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 …