The Histories

by: Herodotus

The Histories
Author: Herodotus

Translated by: Robin Waterfield

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Series: Oxford World's Classics

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Format: Paperback / softback

Publication date: 17 April 2008

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ISBN: 0199535663 ISBN 13: 9780199535668

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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 readable new translation is supplemented with expansive notes that provide readers the background that they need to appreciate the book in depth. * Introduction * Textual Note *Bibliography * Chronology * Appendices * Glossary * Maps * Explanatory Notes * Textual Notes * Index of Proper Names 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. Top page

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Publisher & Imprint: Oxford University Press

City: Oxford

Pages: 848

More info: height 195 mm width 128 mm weight 572 gr thickness 38 mm

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Age recommended: General/trade

Subject Indexing & Classification Dewey:(DC22) 930.4 Library of Congress Subject: Greece - History - To 146 B.C

Record updated at: 19 May, 2013 time: 12:19


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