person
Polybius of Megalopolis
Polybius
Greek historian (c. 200-118 BC), brought to Rome as a hostage; member of the Scipionic circle. His Histories analyse the Roman mixed constitution.
Reading notes
- On Duties §3.113 Polybius
Polybius of Megalopolis (c. 200-118 BC), the Greek historian of Rome's rise. Cicero relies on his account of the ten envoys Hannibal sent to Rome after Cannae and of the soldiers the Senate refused to ransom.