Herodotus (Hermes Books)

by James S. Romm

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This study argues that Herodotus was both a historian and a master storyteller. Romm discusses the historical background of Herodotus' life and work, his moralistic approach to history, his fascination with people and places, his literary powers, and the question of historical truth.
  • ISBN10 0300072295
  • ISBN13 9780300072297
  • Publish Date 11 December 1998
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 22 September 2006
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Yale University Press
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 226
  • Language English