The Histories
The Histories by Herodotus, published by OUP Oxford on April 17, 2008, is a significant work that explores the events surrounding the Persian Wars. This edition, comprising 772 pages and presented in English, showcases Herodotus’s narrative talents and his commitment to preserving the accounts of human events. Known as “the father of history,” Herodotus provides a comprehensive view of the classical world during the 5th and 6th centuries, going beyond mere military history to offer insights into the cultures and societies of the time.
Readers will find that this translation by Robin Waterfield is designed for accessibility, featuring extensive notes that enhance understanding of the text. The book delves into various subjects, including ancient history and military events, while also touching on the broader contexts of Greece and the Middle East. This edition is part of the Oxford World’s Classics series, which has a long-standing reputation for making classic literature widely available, ensuring that readers can engage deeply with the material.
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“The father of history,” as Cicero called him, and a writer possessed of remarkable narrative gifts, enormous scope, and considerable charm, Herodotus has always been beloved by readers well-versed in the classics. Compelled by his desire to “prevent the traces of human events from being erased by time,” Herotodus recounts the incidents preceding and following the Persian Wars. He gives us much more than military history, though, providing the fullest portrait of the classical world of the 5th and 6th centuries.
Translated by Robin Waterfield, a distinguished translator whose version of Plato’s Republic has been described as `the best available’, this readable new translation is supplemented with expansive notes to help the reader appreciate the book in depth.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World’s Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford’s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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