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Description
The Histories of Herodotus is a book written by the ancient Greek historian Herodotus. It is considered to be one of the earliest works of history and recounts the events leading up to and including the Persian Wars between Greece and Persia in the 5th century BCE. The book is divided into nine books, each covering different geographical regions and events. Herodotus was known for his detailed and colorful descriptions of the people, customs, and cultures he encountered during his travels, and this is reflected in his writing. The Histories of Herodotus is a valuable source of information about ancient Greece and its interactions with other civilizations in the Mediterranean world. It is also a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, politics, and cultural anthropology.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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- Nombre de pages :
- 622
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781162780108
- Date de parution :
- 10-09-10
- Format:
- Livre broché
- Format numérique:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Dimensions :
- 152 mm x 229 mm
- Poids :
- 820 g
