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The Histories of Herodotus

The Histories of Herodotus

Cary, Henry
Herodotus

Hardcover

Historical FiguresAncient GreeceFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163203785
ISBN13: 9781163203781
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 622
Weight: 2.37
Height: 1.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Histories of Herodotus is a classic work of literature written by the ancient Greek historian Herodotus. The book is a comprehensive account of the Persian Wars, which took place between the years 490 and 479 BCE. Herodotus provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the wars, the battles themselves, and the aftermath. The book is divided into nine chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the wars. Herodotus also includes many stories and anecdotes about the people and cultures involved in the wars, making the book not only a historical account but also a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world. The Histories of Herodotus is considered one of the most important works of ancient history and has been studied and admired for centuries.1899. With a critical and biographical introduction by Basil L. Gildersleeve. Illustrated. The father of history as Cicero called him, and a writer possessed of remarkable narrative gifts, enormous scope, and considerable charm, Herodotus has always been beloved by readers well versed in the classics. Contents: Clio; Euterpe; Thalia; Melpomene; Terpsichore; Erato; Polymnia; Urania; and Calliope. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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