Zeno of Rhodes explained

Zeno of Rhodes (Ancient Greek: ; born not later than 220 BC) was an ancient Greek politician and historian (FGrH 523).[1]

Zeno mainly wrote about the history of Rhodes, and was a contemporary of Polybius.[2] Polybius made extensive use of Zeno's historical work, especially on the dealings Rhodes had with Lycia and ancient Rome.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: 10.1002/9781444338386.wbeah08170. Zeno of Rhodes. The Encyclopedia of Ancient History. 2012. Wiemer. Hans-Ulrich. 9781444338386.
  2. Book: Thomas, Joseph . The Universal Dictionary of Biography and Mythology, Volume IV . New York: Cosimo . 2009 . 2315.
  3. Encyclopedia: Wiemer . Polybius and His World: Essays in Memory of F.W. Walbank. Hans-Ulrich . Oxford University Press . Zeno of Rhodes and the Rhodian View of the Past 1 . New York . Gibson . Bruce . Harrison . Thomas. 2013.

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