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Routledge Classical Translations

This series offers readers direct access to the ancient world through its most significant literary works. It focuses on accurate and accessible modern translations of revered Greek and Roman classics. Each volume is meticulously curated to bring timeless narratives and profound ideas to a contemporary audience. It serves as an essential resource for students and enthusiasts of classical philosophy, history, and literature.

Ctesias' 'History of Persia'

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  1. Ctesias of Cnidus wrote his twenty-three book History of Persia in the fifth century BC. Presented here in English translation for the first time with commentaries and illustrations, Ctesias' History of Persia: Tales of the Orient offers a fascinating insight into Persia in the fifth century BC and into a remarkable figure.

    Ctesias' 'History of Persia'