Phylarchus
Greek historian
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Phylarchus was a Greek historian active in the 3rd century BCE. He is known for his critical approach to history, particularly his criticism of sensationalism and unverified accounts. Polybius, another Greek historian, specifically criticized Phylarchus for his sensationalist style and for not adhering to factual reporting in his historical writings. Phylarchus's works are not extant, and knowledge of him comes from references by other ancient authors.12
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