The history of Polybius, the Megalopolitan: . containing a general account of the transactions of the world, and principally of the Roman people, during the first and second Punic Wars. Translated by Sir H.S. To which is added, A character of Polybius and his writings. By Mr. Dryden. The first volume [etc.].
Polybius (c.200 - 118 BCE)
Category
Books
Date
1698
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Belton House, Lincolnshire
NT 3021366
Summary
Bibliographic description
3v., 2 engr. plates (maps) (v.1: [2],xxxv,[1],xiv,158,149-270,196p.; v.2: [2],363,[1]p.; v.3: 92,[32]p.) . maps . 8vo. Imperfect: lacks the maps. Calf, lettered Vol.I and Vol. II (the latter including vol.3).. Provenance: Bookplates: John Brownlowe, viscount Tyrconnel; Belton House (earl's coronet & crests).
Makers and roles
Polybius (c.200 - 118 BCE) Sir Henry Sheeres John Dryden (1631 - 1700)