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Herodotus, known as the "Father of History," revolutionized historical writing in the 5th century BC with a systematic approach that differed from the epic traditions of Homer. His seminal work chronicles the significant wars between Greek city-states and the Persian Empire, aiming to preserve human achievements and explain the Greco-Persian Wars. Organized into nine books named after the Muses, it offers a comparative analysis of the contrasting governments involved. Through engaging narrative skill, Herodotus provides a comprehensive view of the classical world.
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The Histories, Herodotus
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- The Histories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Herodotus
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 518
- ISBN13
- 9781420975215
- Category
- History
- Description
- Herodotus, known as the "Father of History," revolutionized historical writing in the 5th century BC with a systematic approach that differed from the epic traditions of Homer. His seminal work chronicles the significant wars between Greek city-states and the Persian Empire, aiming to preserve human achievements and explain the Greco-Persian Wars. Organized into nine books named after the Muses, it offers a comparative analysis of the contrasting governments involved. Through engaging narrative skill, Herodotus provides a comprehensive view of the classical world.