Deze auteur specialiseerde zich in de oude geschiedenis, met een bijzonder diepe interesse in het werk van Polybius. Zijn geschriften doken in de diepten van het verleden en brachten levendige perspectieven van de oude wereld over aan lezers. Door zorgvuldig onderzoek en een analytische aanpak belichtte hij sleutelfiguren en gebeurtenissen die de oude beschaving vormden. Zijn literaire bijdrage ligt in het ontdekken van de complexiteit en nuances van historische verhalen, waardoor oude verhalen toegankelijk worden voor een modern publiek.
The collection features a range of scholarly papers by Professor F. W. Walbank, focusing on classical Greco-Roman topics. It showcases his insights and contributions to the understanding of ancient history and culture, reflecting his expertise in the field. This volume serves as a valuable resource for those interested in classical studies and the historical significance of the Greco-Roman era.
This collection features nineteen significant essays by Professor F. W. Walbank, an esteemed expert on Polybius. The essays delve into various aspects of Polybius's work, providing insights into his historical methodology and contributions to the understanding of history. Readers can expect a scholarly analysis that enhances their appreciation of Polybius's influence and relevance in the study of ancient history.
With extensive use of quotations from original source material, this book examines the political events in the Hellenistic world from Alexander's death until his incorporation in the Roman Empire. It also describes the different social systems of the peoples under Greek rule, important developments in literature, science and technology and the founding of new religious movements. The author has assimilated all pertinent recent scholarship in the field, and fashioned an obsorbing account of a vast and complex society whose ideas and achievements for the bedrock of present-day Western civilization.