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The Histories
The Histories of Herodotus, completed in the second half of the 5th century BC, is generally regarded as the first work of history and the first great masterpiece of non-fiction writing. This book offers a translation of Herodotus' Histories.
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One of the great books in Western history and the very first work of non-fiction, in Tom Holland's compelling new translation.
The Histories of Herodotus, completed in the second half of the 5th century BC, is generally regarded as the first work of history and the first great masterpiece of non-fiction writing. Joined here are the sheer drama of Herodotus' narrative of the Persian invasions of Greece, and the endless curiosity—turning now to cannabis, now to the Pyramids—which make his book the source of so much of our knowledge of the ancient world.
This absorbing new translation, by one of Britain's most admired young historians, allows all the drama and mysteriousness of this great book to be fully appreciated by modern readers.
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Herodotus's The Histories, translated by Tom Holland, is praised for its energising, clear, and engaging narrative. It's considered the best English translation in the last fifty years, offering a storytelling approach that captivates readers with its wit and erudition. Holland's passion for the text shines through, adding a lively and dramatic flair that enhances this classic work.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780140455397
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 September 2014
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Illustration: 13 maps
Contributors:
- Introduction by Paul Cartledge
- Translated by Tom Holland
- Notes by Paul Cartledge
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 38.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 601g
Pages: 880
About the Author
Tom Holland is the best-selling author of Rubicon, which won the Hessell-Tiltman Prize for History and was shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize, Persian Fire, Millenium and most recently In the Shadow of the Sword. His translation of Herodotus's Histories was published by Penguin Classics in 2013.
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