Polybius

Polybius is a high-profile historian in the history of western historiography .

波里比阿是西方史学史中备受瞩目的一位杰出历史学家。

We can definitely say that Polybius ' historical thoughts represent the prominent achievement in theory of the classical historiography and have a far-reaching influence on the later historiography .

完全可以说，波里比阿的《历史》巨著所蕴含的史学思想集中代表了西方古典史学在理论方面的突出成就，并对后世产生了极其深远的影响。

The Thought of History in the Works of Sima Qian and Polybius

论司马迁和波利比乌的历史思想

As in Polybius ' opinion , the utility of history lies in politics and military and is established in the theory foundation of government cycling .

因为在他看来，历史的实用性主要体现在政治军事方面，而且是建立在政体循环的根基之上。

There is no witness so dreadful , no accuser so terrible , as the conscience that dwells in the heart of every man . - - Polybius

波里比阿：没有可怕至极的证人，没有恐怖之至的原告，因为良心存在于每个人心中。

The understanding of the relation between the heaven and human being and the progression of history is the most importance and can be compared in the thought of history of Sima Qian and Polybius .

司马迁和波利比乌历史思想中最重要的，而且能作出相对应比较研究的内容，主要在对天人关系和历史进程的认识两大方面。

As Cicero learnt from the Greek writer Polybius , their descriptions appear to be consistent . However , their writing intentions and their viewpoints about Rome are not entirely consistent .

作为西塞罗所借鉴的希腊作家，波利比乌斯的描述表面上看来与西塞罗的相一致，但是，无论是在写作意图还是对罗马所持的观点上，两者并不完全一致。