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Histories is the founding work of history in Western literature, covering the rise of the Persian Empire and the Greco-Persian Wars. It is divided into nine books, each named after a Muse, and contains stories, legends, and eyewitness accounts from various sources.
Feb 4, 2010 · Learn about Herodotus, the Greek writer who published "The Histories" in 425 B.C., a comprehensive account of the conflicts between Greece and Persia. Explore his life, travels, sources and legacy in this article.
A translation of the ancient Greek historian's account of the Persian Wars and other events in his time, with notes and index. The text is based on Stein's critical edition and the Medicean MS., and aims for faithfulness and clarity.
Aug 22, 2024 · Herodotus (born 484 bce?, Halicarnassus, Asia Minor [now Bodrum, Turkey]?—died c. 430–420) was the Greek author of the first great narrative history produced in the ancient world, the History of the Greco-Persian Wars. Scholars believe that Herodotus was born at Halicarnassus, a Greek city in southwest Asia Minor that was then under Persian rule.
Jun 9, 2017 · The Histories of Herodotus is the founding work of history in Western literature, written in the 450s BC. It records the ancient traditions, politics, geography, and clashes of various cultures in Western Asia, Northern Africa and Greece.
Dec 15, 2023 · Herodotus' 'The Histories' is a seminal work of historical literature that recounts the Greco-Persian Wars with meticulous detail and a keen eye for storytelling. Written in a style that...
