The Histories
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Herodotus is not only known as the `father of history'', as Cicero called him, but also the father of ethnography; as well as charting the historical background to the Persian Wars, his curiosity also...
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Herodotus is not only known as the `father of history'', as Cicero called him, but also the father of ethnography; as well as charting the historical background to the Persian Wars, his curiosity also prompts frequent digression on the cultures of the peoples he introduces. While much of the information he gives has proved to be astonishingly accurate, he also entertains us with delightful tales of one-eyed men and gold-digging ants. This superbly readable new translation is supplemented by expansive notes that provide readers the background that they need to appreciate the book in depth. Herodotus is not only known as the `father of history'', as Cicero called him, but also the father of ethnography; as well as charting the historical background to the Persian Wars, his curiosity also prompts frequent digression on the cultures of the peoples he introduces. While much of the information he gives has proved to be astonishingly accurate, he also entertains us with delightful tales of one-eyed men and gold-digging ants. This readable new translation is supplemented with expansive notes that provide readers the background that they need to appreciate the book in depth. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Detaljer
Forlag
Oxford University Press
ISBN
9780199535668
Sprog
Engelsk
Sider
848
Udgivelsesdato
17-04-2008
Format
Paperback
Varenr.
2906184
EAN nr.
9780199535668
Varegruppe
Fiction paperback
Højde/Dybde (mm)
129
Bredde (mm)
196
Længde (mm)
37
Vægt (g)
578