| The Shaping of Narrative in Polybius Contributor(s): Miltsios, Nikos (Author) |
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ISBN: 3110330016 ISBN-13: 9783110330014 Publisher: de Gruyter OUR PRICE: $151.04 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical - History | Ancient - Greece - History | Ancient - Rome |
| Dewey: 937 |
| LCCN: 2013034865 |
| Series: Trends in Classics: Supplementary Volumes |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.4" W x 9.2" (1.05 lbs) 184 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Greece - Cultural Region - Italy - Cultural Region - North Africa |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In his attempt to explain Rome's rise to world power, Polybius composed a carefully structured narrative. Yet, despite its sophistication, Polybius' narrative artistry has received little scholarly attention. This study is the first book-length narratological analysis of the Histories. It contributes to our understanding of its content and purpose by unveiling the narrative strategies employed by Polybius in shaping his intriguing story. |