The Histories
0.0
( 0 )
Engelsk
Describes how a small and quarrelsome band of Greek city states united to repel the might of the Persian empire. Frequently giving rise to colorful digressions, this book blends fact and legend to off...
På lager i 0 butikker.
Forlagsbeskrivelse af The Histories af Herodotus
Describes how a small and quarrelsome band of Greek city states united to repel the might of the Persian empire. Frequently giving rise to colorful digressions, this book blends fact and legend to offer a compelling Greek view of the world of the fifth century BC. ''The first example of non-fiction, the text that underlies the entire discipline of history . . it is above all a treasure trove'' Tom HollandOne of the masterpieces of classical literature, The Histories describes how a small and quarrelsome band of Greek city states united to repel the might of the Persian empire. But while this epic struggle forms the core of his work, Herodotus'' natural curiosity frequently gives rise to colourful digressions - a description of the natural wonders of Egypt; tales of lake-dwellers, dog-headed men and gold-digging ants. With its kaleidoscopic blend of fact and legend, The Histories offers a compelling Greek view of the world in the fifth century BC, in Aubrey de Sélincourt''s elegant and celebrated translation. Translated by AUBREY DE SÉLINCOURT Revised with an Introduction and notes by JOHN MARINCOLA
Detaljer
Forlag
Penguin Classics
ISBN
9780140449082
Sprog
Engelsk
Sider
784
Udgivelsesdato
30-01-2003
Format
Paperback
Varenr.
3191159
EAN nr.
9780140449082
Varegruppe
Engelsk non fiction div.
Højde/Dybde (mm)
198
Bredde (mm)
132
Længde (mm)
37
Vægt (g)
532
Bogens kategorier Klik på en kategori for at se lignende bøger
Anmeldelser The Histories
Brugernes anmeldelser
Andre fandt også inspiration i
Flere produkter, som fanger nysgerrigheden hos andre kunder
Passer perfekt sammen med
Gør dit køb komplet med produkter, der matcher i stil, tema eller stemning
