The History of the Achaean League: As Contained in the Remains of Polybius (1888)

The History of the Achaean League: As Contained in the Remains of Polybius (1888) is a book written by the ancient Greek historian Polybius. The book provides a comprehensive history of the Achaean League, a confederation of ancient Greek city-states that existed from the 3rd century BCE to the 2nd century BCE. Polybius draws upon his own experiences as a member of the Achaean League and his extensive research to provide a detailed account of the league's origins, development, and eventual downfall. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the political and military history of the league, its relations with other Greek city-states and foreign powers, and the role of individual leaders and personalities in shaping its destiny. The History of the Achaean League is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, politics, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.