Herodotus, Volume I: Books I–II

by Herodotus

Publishers:

Harvard University Press; William Heinemann

, 1975

Overview

In this eight volume collection on the Persian Wars, Greek historian Herodotus, the “Father of History,” gives a cultured and first-hand examination of the ancient world surrounding the rise and rule of the Persian Empire alongside a concise history and cultural background of Scythia and Egypt. Herodotus, who spent much of his life traveling, was one of the most erudite historians of his time. His historical accounts and cultural depictions are based primarily on his personal experience and supplemented with his historical acumen. This collection is perfect for both expert and casual historians interested in the specific details of the battles from the Persian Wars, and cultural portrayals of significant civilizations from the time period. This volume contains A. D. Godley’s English translation of The Persian Wars, volume 1.

Contents

Top Highlights

“‘Nay, master,’ answered Cyrus, ‘what I did to him I did with justice. The boys of the village, of whom he was one, chose me in their play to be their king: for they thought me the fittest to rule. The other boys then did as I bid them: but this one was disobedient and cared nothing for me, till he got his deserts. So now if I deserve punishment for this, here am I to take it.’” (Pages 149–151)

“women would never have been carried away, had not they themselves wished it.” (Page 7)

“all this time they were dancing and making merry at a festival” (Page 241)

“In his time all Egypt save the Thebaic² province was a marsh” (Page 279)

Product Details

• Title: Herodotus, Volume I: Books I–II
• Author: Herodotus
• Series: The Loeb Classical Library: English
• Publishers: Harvard University Press, William Heinemann
• Print Publication Date: 1975
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: History, Ancient; Greece › History--Persian Wars, 500 B.C.-449 B.C
• ISBNs: 0674991303, 0434991171, 9780674991309, 9780434991174
• Resource ID: LLS:PERWAR1HERODOTUS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T20:36:50Z