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 …

Nov 17, 2020 · Polybius` the three spies` story was a “cover up” story; it made the victory in the fabricated battle that all the interested parties wished for an appearance of being more …

Jan 2, 2023 · This is a noob question. I always read the Roman legion was just more versatile and could manouver more easily. That seems to be what Polybius implied. But I recently watched …

Jul 14, 2023 · Polybius (ii.3) says re the treaty of 226 BC: "Accordingly, after having sent envoys to Hasdrubal and made a treaty, in which no mention was made of the rest of Spain, but the …

May 1, 2015 · It's extremely telling that no one has made any reference to ancient literature in order to substantiate any claims made about conceptions of tyranny and monarchy. Polybius …

The words used are specific: τοξόται / archers; σφενδονῆται / slingers. Describing these forces in action, Polybius (15.13.1) says the front line battle became "a trial of strength between man …

Dec 2, 2011 · Hannibal's Invasion Force: By the Numbers When Hannibal left New Carthage during the late Spring of 218 BC, according to Polybius his army amounted to 90,000 infantry, …

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 …

Apr 3, 2022 · Polybius points this out when giving his final thoughts on the First Punic War (1.63-64): 'It had lasted without a break for twenty-four years and is the longest, most unintermittent, …

Jan 18, 2025 · Polybius wrote decades after Hannibal died and was leaning on to the romans. So I say that there is not a contemporary source outside roman influence about him, and besides …