The book is currently out of stock
More about the book
This engaging work from the fifth century BC blends historical facts, cultural insights, humor, and mythology. It marks the emergence of non-fiction as a literary form, establishing Herodotus as both the first historian and ethnographer. The text offers a rich tapestry of the ancient world, highlighting diverse cultures and events while providing a unique perspective on history.
Book purchase
The Histories, Herodotus
- Language
- Released
- 2019
- product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
- (Hardcover)
We’ll notify you via email once we track it down.
Payment methods
- Title
- The Histories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Herodotus
- Publisher
- Benediction Classics
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 490
- ISBN13
- 9781789430554
- Category
- History, World history
- Description
- This engaging work from the fifth century BC blends historical facts, cultural insights, humor, and mythology. It marks the emergence of non-fiction as a literary form, establishing Herodotus as both the first historian and ethnographer. The text offers a rich tapestry of the ancient world, highlighting diverse cultures and events while providing a unique perspective on history.