The Rise of the Roman Empire [Paperback]

The Greek statesman Polybius (c.200–118 BC) wrote his account of the relentless growth of the Roman Empire in order to help his fellow countrymen understand how their world came to be dominated by Rome. Opening with the Punic War in 264 BC, he vividly records the critical stages of Roman expansion: its campaigns throughout the Mediterranean, the temporary setbacks inflicted by Hannibal and the final destruction of Carthage. An active participant of the politics of his time as well as a friend of many prominent Roman citizens, Polybius drew on many eyewitness accounts in writing this cornerstone work of history.

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Introduction
Translator's Note

Book I: Introduction; The First Punic War

Book II: Affairs in Spain; The Romans in Illyria; Affairs in Spain; Rome and the Gauls; Affiars in Spain; Events in Greece: the Achaean League

Book III: Introduction; The Second Punic War; The Second Illyrian War; The Second Punic War; The Second Illyrian War; The Second Punic War

Book IV: Affairs in Greece; Civil War in Cynaetha; Byzantium and the Black Sea

Book V: Affairs in Egypt: The Death of Cleomenes; Affairs in Greece: Philip and the Greeks

Book VI: From the Preface; On the Forms of States; On the Roman Constitution at Its Prime; The Roman Military System; The Roman Republic Compared with Others; Conclusion

Book VII: Affairs in Sicily; Affairs in Greece: The Treaty between Hannibal and Philip of Mal“7