Michael Rostovtzeff quotes

Michael Rostovtzeff was a Ukrainian historian and classical scholar, renowned for his research on the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. His work combined archaeological evidence with social and economic history, greatly influencing the study of ancient civilizations. He became one of the leading authorities on the history of antiquity in the twentieth century. Here are 2 of his quotes:

For long, history was mainly political history, and historical narrative was confined to an account of the most important crises in political life, or to an account of wars and great generals.

Michael Rostovtzeff