Polybius (jan 1, 208 BC – jan 1, 126 BC)
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Polybius was a Greek Stoic author who was captured and brought to Rome. He wrote Histories, a universal history of time, using a scientific approach. Highlights of this work include a detailed explanation of the Roman system of government and his analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of democracy.Additional Sources:
"Polybius." Science in the Ancient World: An Encyclopedia, Russell M. Lawson, ABC-CLIO, 1st edition, 2004. Credo Reference, http://ezproxy.macalester.edu/login?url=https://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/abcsciaw/polybius/0?institutionId=742. Accessed 30 Apr. 2018.
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jan 1, 208 BC
jan 1, 126 BC
~ 82 years