Herodotus
The Histories
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140449082
- author:
- Herodotus
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books LTD
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 784
- Genre:
- History Ancient Literature Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Histories by Herodotus is a comprehensive account of the ancient world, covering the lives and cultures of various civilizations from the 8th to the 5th centuries BC.
Translated into English by Aubrey de Sélincourt, this edition features an introduction and notes by John M. Marincola, providing valuable context and insights into the historical events and figures described in the text.
Published by National Geographic Books, this reissue of The Histories offers a unique opportunity to explore the ancient world through the eyes of one of its most influential historians.
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