Book: The Zama Campaign Reconstructed: Forgotten Battles
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 …
During the Second Punic War how useful was Macedonia as an …
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).
Was the idea that homosexualy being common in Ancient Greece …
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.
Why the Roman legion was superior to the Macedonian phalanx
Apr 7, 2018 · Polybius is the go-to man for this question. Not only did he live during an era where a Roman legion facing a Macedonian phalanx still fell under the category of "current events," …
Is Polybius a primary source for Hannibal? - History Forum
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 …
Did Hannibal build his army in Spain? - History Forum
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 …
Baecula: Scipio's Greatest Blunder? | Page 2 | History Forum
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 …
Was the idea that homosexualy being common in Ancient Greece …
Mar 19, 2023 · Polybius says that you can tell that society is collapsing because male prostitutes cost more than a plot of land. The penality for homosexuality in the legions was death. And on …
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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 …
Gaius Laelius - History Forum
May 21, 2013 · Towards the end of his life (around 160 BC), Laelius met with the Greek historian Polybius, and was responsible for providing much of the background and information that …