Book 1, Chapter 7
What is Polybius’s view of the Mamertine capture of Messana?
Explain what happened in Rhegium and the ultimate Roman reaction.
Book 1, Chapter 10
How does Polybius characterise the dilemma the Romans faced when the
Mamertines requested an alliance?
Book 1, Chapter 11
Why, according to Polybius, did the People’s assembly ultimately decide to
send Appius Claudius to support the Mamertines?
What was the situation Appius faced in the Battle for Messana? What was
the course of his victory?