Crook, Stamati Julian
Herodotus - The Concise Histories
- ISBN 13:
- 9780955685941
- author:
- Crook, Stamati Julian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Concise Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 1 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- History, Civilization, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Herodotus - The Concise Histories by Stamati Julian Crook is a concise retelling of the ancient Greek historian's masterpiece. Beginning with the founding of the Lydian empire in 680 BC, this version follows Herodotus' account up to the defeat of the Persian expeditionary force in Greece in 479 BC. The text is based on the George Rawlinson translation of 1858, which preserves the original's style and narrative. It includes anecdotes, observations, and personal opinions that make Herodotus a compelling read. The book offers a unique perspective on the world view from the vantage point of the Greek democracy of 440 BC. For readers interested in understanding ancient history, this concise version of Herodotus' work is an essential reading.
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