Phocides polybius was created in 1793.
Phocides pigmalion was created in 1779.
Polybius henslowii was created in 1820.
Polybius was a Greek historian.
Polybius was a Greek historian.
Polybius's full name is Polybius of Megalopolis. He was a Greek historian born around 200 BC in the city of Megalopolis, which is located in the Peloponnese region of Greece. Polybius is best known for his work "The Histories," which covers the rise of the Roman Republic and its expansion.
The accepted scientific name is Phocides pibmalion okeechobee.
Polybius is pronounced "pah-lee-bee-uhs." The emphasis is on the second syllable (lee), and the 'o' is pronounced as a short 'o' sound.
Polybius viewed the checks and balances in the Roman Constitution as a key factor in its stability and success. He believed that the combination of monarchy (in the consuls), aristocracy (in the Senate), and democracy (in the assemblies) created a system where each part could limit the powers of the others, preventing any single entity from becoming too powerful. This balance, according to Polybius, was essential for maintaining order and protecting the state from tyranny. Overall, he regarded this mixed constitution as a model for governance that contributed significantly to Rome's resilience and longevity.
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Polybius of Megalopolis was not visiting Rome, nor there by choice or accident. He was a hostage brought to Rome along with a thousand of his fellow countrymen to ensure the good behavior of the Greek region of Achea. There the locals often gave their "Roman masters" problems due to Rome's governance of Polybius' home territory.
democracy, oligarchy, and monarchy
He was critical of his expedition into Italy and defeat in battle of Metaurus.