![]() ![]() Strassler Herodotus: Histories Book VIII, by Herodotus. ![]() ( Buy all six volumes at once, save $160. A review of The Landmark Herodotus: The Histories, edited by Robert B. Purvis- The Landmark Herodotus is a stunning edition. Illustrated, annotated, and filled with maps-with an introduction by Rosalind Thomas, twenty-one appendices written by scholars at the top of their fields, and anew translation by Andrea L. With lucid prose, Herodotus’s account of the rise of the Persian Empire and its dramatic war with the Greek city sates set a standard for narrative nonfiction that continues to this day. Please measure your copy and if these are not your measurements, type yours in the notes field.Ĭicero called Herodotus “the father of history,” and his only work, The Histories, is considered the first true piece of historical writing in Western literature. He traveled extensively through the lands of the Mediterranean and the Black Sea and collected stories, and then recounted his experiences with the varied people and cultures he encountered. Strassler Herodotus was a Greek historian living in Ionia during the fifth century b.c.e. first edition, first printing: 9 1/2″ tall, 7 7/8″ wide, 2″ thick. used books, rare books and new books History of Peloponnesian Wars (9780029282151) by Strassler The Landmark Herodotus: The Histories (9780375421099) by. The Landmark Herodotus: The Histories Edited by Robert B. Left-Side: Image, picture of an Herodotus bust, inset.ĭesigned for Pantheon U.S. ![]()
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