Philip V of Macedon in Polybius’ Histories

   Provides a historiographical and literary analysis of Polybius’ portrait of Philip V of Macedon

   Problematizes the established scholarly narratives and interpretations of Philip V

   Proposes a political reading of Polybius’ Histories

   Offers a re-evaluation of ancient and Hellenistic historiographical practices, including the use of tragic and biographical modes of presentation in works of history