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History Of Herodotus (Volume II)

History Of Herodotus (Volume II)

Rawlinson, George

Paperback

Literary CriticismAncient History GeneralGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9353608384
ISBN13: 9789353608385
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Apr 15 2019
Pages: 532
Weight: 1.47
Height: 1.19 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Enter the world where myth, memory, and eyewitness mingle to create the first great narrative of the past. History begins in these pages. In this classic ancient history edition of the History of Herodotus (Volume II), George Rawlinson presents an authoritative English translation of Herodotus, guiding readers through the turmoil and splendour of fifth century BC history. Empires rise, cultures meet, and the horizons of the ancient Mediterranean civilisations and the ancient Near East come into view, as Greece and Persia emerge as early Greek and Persian empires whose clashes shaped the classical world. Herodotus blends travelogue, inquiry, legend, and political observation, offering a vivid companion to later masters such as Thucydides of ancient Greek history and Xenophon in their Greek historical works. For students of classical history, readers of ancient classics, and anyone curious about how Greeks understood foreign lands and their own past, this ancient Greek history book is both an introduction and a deep well of stories about power, belief, and identity. In the renowned Rawlinson translation, Herodotus Volume II retains the cadence and colour of the original while remaining accessible to modern eyes, an essential resource for exploring ancient Mediterranean civilisations and ancient Near East history side by side. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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