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).
Why did some nations have an aristocratic/social elite warrior class ...
Dec 2, 2020 · I am curious to know why some nations develop an socially elite/aristocratic warrior class, like European knights or Japanese samurai, while other do not. Knights and Samurai …
Is Polybius a primary source for Hannibal? - History Forum
Dec 9, 2013 · The main ancient sources on Hannibal are Polybius,Livy and Appian. In an attempt to write a balancedaccount, Polybius referred to Fabius Pictor for aRoman perspective and …
Did the Roman legion really defeat the Macedonian phalanx?
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 …
The Battle of Cannae, one of Rome's biggest defeats
Oct 15, 2020 · Well, Polybius was sure, and to discard his assessment of the size of the Roman army fielded for Cannae is, quite frankly, based solely on arbitrariness. I’m sorry, but it’s a …
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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 …
Mago Barca - History Forum
Jan 25, 2012 · Mago was given an important task by his brother at Trebia, and during the night before the battle, he set out with 1000 handpicked infantry and 1000 cavalry with the task to …
Best editions of Roman historians? - History Forum
Aug 22, 2019 · Can anyone recommend the best English translations of the Roman historians: Livy, Sallust, Suetonius, Tacitus, Cassius Dio, Plutarch, Polybius, Diodorus Siculus, …
How many were the armies of Carthage and Rome in the Second …
Jan 28, 2024 · Polybius 3.33-35 describes Hannibal's preparations for defense of Spain and Africa and the invasion of Italy in 218 BC. In 2.23-24 Polybius describes the military potential of the …