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Polybe, Histoire Générale, Volume 1 presents a detailed account of the ancient world as seen through the eyes of the Greek historian Polybius. This volume offers insights into the rise of the Roman Republic and its interactions with other Mediterranean powers. Translated and edited by Félix Bouchot, this edition provides valuable context for understanding the historical and political landscape of the era. Polybius's work remains a crucial primary source for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the military, political, and social dynamics of the Hellenistic and Roman periods. This edition allows modern readers to engage with a foundational text that shaped our understanding of classical antiquity. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.