Histories

Herodotus, Rosalind Thomas, George Rawlinson , Rosalind Thomas

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English

Everyman Hardcovers
21 March 1997

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Literary essays; Literary studies: classical, early & medieval; General & world history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE

Series: Everyman's Library CLASSICS

Traditionally known as the Father of History, the Greek writer Herodotus(c. 484-420 BC), was the first man to tell a story in prose on the scale of the ILIAD and the ODYSSEY. His subject is the war between the Persians and the Greeks but, in order to explain how this war came about, he also describes the rise of the Persian empire and analyses the causes of its conflict with neighbouring states. Despite its remoteness from our own time, this is a fascinating story, told by a great writer. Herodotus has a powerful narrative style and penetrating eye for character. The great men of the age are vividly described and extraordinary details of customs, places and even the weather are sketched in. Herodotus is not merely an historian; he is also a political commentator, a geographer, an anthropologist and a philosopher. Yet events are described swiftly in simple sentences and drama is rarely far away. The continuing relevance of the HISTORIES to our time has been vividly highlighted by the extensive allusions to the book in Michael Ondaatje's novel THE ENGLISH PATIENT. The film of THE ENGLISH PATIENT in which the role of Herodotus' HISTORIES is even more pronounced opens in Britain in March 1997 after colossal success in the US.

By: Herodotus
Introduction by: Rosalind Thomas
Edited by: E.H. Blakeney
Translated by: George Rawlinson, Rosalind Thomas
Imprint: Everyman Hardcovers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 212mm, Width: 136mm, Spine: 42mm
Weight: 837g
ISBN: 9781857152340
ISBN 10: 1857152344
Series: Everyman's Library CLASSICS
Pages: 800
Publication Date: 21 March 1997
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Histories

The great Greek historian documents the dramatic 5th century BC war between a small, quarrelsome but united band of Greek states against the mighty Persian army. While this is his main theme, rivalling his claim to fame as the 'father of history' is his reputation as the 'father of lies', as some call him. For Herodotus also takes pleasure in digressions into stories and folk tales with his accounts of gold-digging ants the size of large foxes or sheep with tails so long the shepherd makes little trolleys for them to prevent sores. An enduring classic. (Kirkus UK)