Potybius : The History of the Acheean League. With Introduction
and Notes by W. W. Capes, M.A. (Macmillan and Co.)—The final struggle of the Greeks to retain their national independence in the face of foreign aggression and internal dissensions, forms a narrative which, though well worthy of study, is but too little known. In collecting and annotating the remains of Polybius's history, Mr. Capes has done his best to bring this interesting period into greater prominence. In his introduction, in addition to that portion which bears on the league itself, he has devoted considerable space to commenting on Polybius and his style. The gradual change in the language both with regard to constructions and to the meanings of words is illustrated briefly, yet at the same time without the sacrifice of clearness. The notes are rather historical than grammatical. To such as are acquainted with Mr. Capes's former work, it is perhaps needless to say that they are full of interest, and show a complete mastery over the subject.
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