Vol. 11 No. 2 (1985): XI - 1985, fascicolo 2
Articoli

Roma, Rodi e il grano di Sicilia

Published 2016-09-19

Keywords

  • Rome,
  • Rhodes,
  • Sicily,
  • Polybius,
  • wheat

Abstract

A historical discussion of Polybius 28.2, on the Rhodians asking permission to buy wheat from Sicily in 169 BC. This episode probably reveals their aim to smooth out their political relationship with Roman power.