The Rise of the Roman Empire

His detailed analysis feels like it was driven by a desire to understand the secrets behind Rome's success. I wonder what motivated this particular focus.

The intricate web of political relationships seemed just as crucial as the military conquests. Did others feel that the diplomacy was the real backbone of Rome's expansion?

Polybius’s perspective was shaped by his own time, but I’m curious whether contemporary historians see his analysis as accurate or biased.