The Histories

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The Histories

One of Western historyâ€™s greatest books springs to life in Tom Hollandâ€™s vibrant new translation
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Herodotus of Halicarnassusâ€”who was hailed by Cicero as â€œthe father of historyâ€â€”wrote his histories around 440 BC. It is the earliest surviving work of nonfiction and a thrilling narrative account of (among other things) the war between the Persian Empire and the Greek city-states in the fifth century BC.
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With a wealth of information about ancient geography, ethnography, zoology, comparative anthropology, and much else, The Histories is also filled with bizarre and fanciful stories, which award-winning historian Tom Holland vividly captures in this major new translationâ€”highlighting Herodotusâ€™s superb storytelling gifts and displaying his delightful curiosity alongside his flair for riveting epic drama. Featuring an introduction and notes by Professor Paul Cartledge, a translatorâ€™s preface, an index of significant persons and places, maps, and a supplementary index, this translation makes Herodotus irresistible reading once more.
Country USA
Brand Viking Drill & Tool
Manufacturer Viking
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780670024896
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2014-05-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780670024896

Country	USA
Brand	Viking Drill & Tool
Manufacturer	Viking
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780670024896
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2014-05-15
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780670024896

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