Hérodotos Livres

The world's first great narrative history, Herodotus's The Histories vividly describes how the Greeks—few in number, poor, and disunited—managed to repulse a massive invasion by the powerful Persian army in the 5th century b.c. This amazing upset victory changed the course of western civilization, as the cities that led the resistance—Athens and Sparta—became the two major powers on the Greek mainland. The remarkable period that followed introduced revolutionary ideas about democracy, education, philosophy, drama, and—thanks to Herodotus—the writing of history. A wonderful storyteller, Herodotus filled the Histories with amusing anecdotes and dialogue, human details about the lives of important political figures, and a kaleidoscope of viewpoints from people of many lands. Magnificent in compass and enormously entertaining, the Histories is not only the leading source of original information for Greek history during the all-important period between 550 and 479 b.c., but also an artistic masterpiece that created a new genre of literature. Features maps of several noted battles, index of proper names, and a general index.

s/t: Selected for Easy Greek Reading Publisher: London : Macmillan Publication date: 1912 Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes. When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there.

First published in Japan in 2016 by Square Enix.

Manga format; reads from back to front, right to left.

First published in Japan in 2017 by Square Enix.

Weaving factual account with colourful myth, the 'father of history' tells of the psychotic Persian king - and his fateful death.

Herodotus's work offers a comprehensive account of ancient traditions, political dynamics, and cultural conflicts across Asia, Africa, and Greece. It serves as a crucial source for understanding historical events and societal interactions, making it a foundational text in the study of history in the Western world.

This Landmark Edition of Herodotus' The Histories offers a modern and accessible interpretation of the ancient text, known for its detailed exploration of historical events and cultures. Edited by the acclaimed editor of The Landmark Thucydides, this edition enhances the original work with comprehensive notes, maps, and illustrations, making it an invaluable resource for both scholars and general readers interested in the foundations of historical writing and the complexities of the ancient world.