The Histories of Polybius, Vol. 1 (of 2)

An ancient historian presents a methodical, chronological narrative of Mediterranean conflicts and political developments, reconstructing events by comparing rival accounts, documents, and inscriptions. The opening books recount major naval and land wars and a consequential mercenary revolt, while other sections discuss the origins and movements of neighboring peoples. Fragmentary passages and excerpted reports are arranged with connective sketches to fill gaps. The translator’s preface and notes outline editorial decisions, source criticism, and the manuscript tradition that shaped the text, and the edition aims to render the original argumentation and evidence into accessible, idiomatic English.