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Histories

By James Romm and Herodotus
Series: Hackett Classics
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In Histories by James Romm and Herodotus, the epic chronicles the diverse cultures, grand events, and significant battles of the ancient world, particularly focusing on the Greco-Persian Wars. Through vivid narratives and detailed accounts, Herodotus provides insights into the customs, politics, and conflicts that shaped the ancient civilisations of Greece and Persia. This classic work is a masterful blend of storytelling and historical record, offering a fascinating glimpse into the world of antiquity.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a passion for ancient cultures and enjoy a deep dive into the events and tales of antiquity. It offers an intriguing exploration of the ancient world through the lens of a pioneering historian, providing insights into historical events, cultures, and the human experience of the time. This work is perfect for anyone fascinated by history and the way stories and myths shape our understanding of the past.

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Histories

This volume includes a wealth of helpful footnotes; more than a dozen maps and illustrations; achronology of the Archaic Age; a glossary of main characters, places, and terms; suggested furtherreading; and an index of proper nouns.

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This volume includes a wealth of helpful footnotes; more than a dozen maps and illustrations; a chronology of the Archaic Age; a glossary of main characters, places, and terms; suggested further reading; and an index of proper nouns.

Histories edition reproduces the fluent pace and readability of Herodotus' world-encompassing work. Mensch has produced a close translation of Herodotus' Greek that is also an engrossing read in English. As an old-time Herodotean, I found myself drawn into Herodotus' universe of history and story all over again.

Combined with Romm's elegant introduction, which conveys the lure of Herodotus' work, the lucid maps and tables, and the pertinent, uncluttered notes, this is an edition to read for pleasure and for education. I recommend it to future students of Herodotus and their instructors, and to any reader who wants to discover and rediscover Herodotus in a vibrant new translation.

- Emily Greenwood, Yale University

Series: Hackett Classics

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Histories by James Romm and Herodotus is praised for its readability and engaging translation that captures the essence of Herodotus' original work. The edition is noted for its combination of a close translation and additional scholarly materials, such as an elegant introduction, clear maps, and insightful notes, making it a valuable resource for both new readers and existing enthusiasts. It's recommended for those who wish to explore history in an accessible format while maintaining fidelity to the original text.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781624661136

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 March 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Translated by Pamela Mensch

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 766g

Pages: 584

Collections

Ancient & Classical History Herodotus History & Military James Romm Non-Fiction Series: Hackett Classics

About the Author

Pamela Mensch's translation of Diogenes Laertius' Lives and Doctrines of Eminent Philosophers is forthcoming from Harvard Universtiy Press.

James Romm is the James H. Ottaway, Jr. Professor of Classics at Bard College and author of Ghost on the Throne: The Death of Alexander the Great and the War for Crown and Empire and Dying Every Day: Seneca at the Court of Nero, both from Knopf.

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