ISBN: 9780267733323 - Disputationis De Ratione, Qua Livius in Libris Historiarum Conscribendis Usus Est Opere: Polybiano, Particula Prima (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an insightful analysis of the historian Livy's use of the Greek historian Polybius in writing his history of Rome. The author argues that Livy used Polybius' work as a primary source, but also critically evaluated and adapted it to suit his own purposes. The book sheds light on the complex relationship between these two historians and provides valuable insights into the methods and motivations of ancient historians. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…