The History of Herodotus: A New English Version, Ed. with Copious Notes and Appendices, Illustrating the History and Geography of Herodotus, from the Most Recent Sources of Information; And Embodying the Chief Results, Historical and Ethnographical, Which (The History of Herodotus, #1) (Herodotus)

by Herodotus

One of the masterpieces of classical literature, The History describes how a small and quarrelsome band of Greek city states united to repel the might of the Persian empire. But while this epic struggle forms the core of his work, Herodotus' natural curiosity frequently gives rise to colorful digressions - a description of the natural wonders of Egypt; an account of European lake-dwellers; and far-fetched accounts of dog-headed men and gold-digging ants. With its kaleidoscopic blend of fact and legend, The History offers a compelling Greek view of the world of the fifth century BC.

• ISBN10: 0344227154
• ISBN13: 9780344227158
• Publish Date: 26 October 2018 (first published 19 January 2012)
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Franklin Classics Trade Press
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 744
• Language: English