Landmark The Landmark Herodotus: The Histories, (Paperback)

Landmark The Landmark Herodotus: The Histories, (Paperback)

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  • Classic Historical Work: This paperback edition presents Herodotus's "The Histories," recognized as the first true piece of historical writing in Western literature.
  • Comprehensive Annotation: The book is densely annotated and richly illustrated, enhancing the reader's understanding of the historical narrative.
  • Scholarly Contributions: It includes an introduction by Rosalind Thomas and twenty-one appendices authored by leading scholars in their respective fields.
  • Modern Translation: The edition features a new translation by Andrea L. Purvis, making the ancient text accessible to contemporary readers.
  • Detailed Publication: Published on June 2, 2009, this paperback has a substantial page count of 1024.
  • Narrative Excellence: Herodotus's work details the rise of the Persian Empire and its conflict with Greek city-states, setting a standard for narrative nonfiction.
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Jul 5, 2025
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💯 recommended

This book shows the best way to understand all about greek history using graphics and images really clearly. I recommended it.

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Mar 14, 2025
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This version is amazing

I love this translation with the extensive maps and footnotes located on the page. I don't have to flip back and forth to find each one. It includes summaries in the page margins and it makes reading Herodotus so much clearer.

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