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The Essential Herodotus

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Breathing new life into the writings of the West's first historian, The Essential Herodotus combines balanced selections of his work with succinct commentary and notes. The first collection of its kind, this volume presents Herodotus's well-known writings on politics and war alongside his
research on folk traditions, foreign cultures, and natural wonders. William A. Johnson's clear and lively translations make the original texts accessible in all their richness. Ideal for novices and historians alike, The Essential Herodotus reminds a 21st-century audience why these texts have stood
the test of time.

Pages: 288

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Release: July 22, 2016

ISBN: 0199897956

ISBN 13: 9780199897957

The Essential Herodotus

3.5/5 ( ratings)

Breathing new life into the writings of the West's first historian, The Essential Herodotus combines balanced selections of his work with succinct commentary and notes. The first collection of its kind, this volume presents Herodotus's well-known writings on politics and war alongside his
research on folk traditions, foreign cultures, and natural wonders. William A. Johnson's clear and lively translations make the original texts accessible in all their richness. Ideal for novices and historians alike, The Essential Herodotus reminds a 21st-century audience why these texts have stood
the test of time.

Pages: 288

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Release: July 22, 2016

ISBN: 0199897956

ISBN 13: 9780199897957

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