The Histories (Paperback)

Herodotus is considered the father of history, and is read for his fascinating accounts of ancient times, most notably the legendary wars between the Spartans and the Persians which culminated in the battle of Thermopylae in 480 B.C.E. As is the case with most classic writers, Herodotus has been translated over the centuries by an array of fine scholars, all of whom have tried, in different ways, to capture the essence of his writing while providing the learned commentary necessary to make his work come alive for their time. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.