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The Histories of Herodotus, completed in the second half of the 5th century BC, is generally regarded as the first work of history and the first great masterpiece of non-fiction writing.
Recounts the causes and history of the wars between the Greek city-states and Persia.
While the story of this heroic drama forms the main theme of Herodotus' narrative, the author's curiosity fleshes out the text with digressions, folk tales and stories.
Their blood was up and they could no longer contain themselves. With extravagant daring and inordinate self-confidence they resolved not to brool-t another rnornent"s inaction or delay but to give battle that very day, in spite of the ...
The perfect introduction to Herodotus, this Norton Critical Edition includes the complete text of The Histories.
"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...