Polybius,+Livy.+Ancient+Sources+on+the+Punic+Wars

Polybius was a Greek historian who lived in Rome during the mid-2nd century BCE; he tried to explain, among other things, what made the Romans so unique This source covers the events of the Punic War including Hannibal crossing the Alps and the aftermath of the Battle of Cannae

Difference between two: Polybius is Greek. Polybius likes Hannibal, vs. Livy - detailed writing, artistic. Livy serious about trying to be historical, unbiased. Livy's language is more decorative and less biased. Polybius likes Scipio. but Hannibal more so, whereas Livy is more even-handed.