One event is dated to a certain year, only to show up as having happened on another one, in some other author's works. One narrates a victory or event as having happened due to one side's merits, another describes it as luck on the winning side and incompetence on the losing side. However, I'm well aware of the discrepancies and issues that arise from historical sources one ancient author says that an army was X soldiers strong, another says Z. Just to clear it up: I'm not a historian, nor do I have any formal training or education in history at any university or institute of higher learning. I've been enjoying it immensely, so far, but I have a few things I'm curious about. I recently started reading Polybius' Histories (specifically, the Rise of Rome Folio Society 2013 edition, translated by Robin Waterfield). Previous AMAs | Previous Roundtables Featuresįeature posts are posted weekly. May 25th | Panel AMA with /r/AskBibleScholars Please Subscribe to our Google Calendar for Upcoming AMAs and Events To nominate someone else as a Quality Contributor, message the mods. Our flaired users have detailed knowledge of their historical specialty and a proven record of excellent contributions to /r/AskHistorians. Please Read and Understand the Rules Before Contributing. Report Comments That Break Reddiquette or the Subreddit Rules. Serious On-Topic Comments Only: No Jokes, Anecdotes, Clutter, or other Digressions. Provide Primary and Secondary Sources If Asked. Write Original, In-Depth and Comprehensive Answers, Using Good Historical Practices. Questions should be clear and specific in what they ask, and should be able to get detailed answers from historians whose expertise is likely to be in particular times and places. Nothing Less Than 20 Years Old, and Don't Soapbox. Be Nice: No Racism, Bigotry, or Offensive Behavior. Downvote and Report comments that are unhelpful or grossly off-topic.Upvote informative, well sourced answers.New to /r/AskHistorians? Please read our subreddit rules and FAQ before posting! Apply for Flair

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