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The History
by Herodotus
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good/Good
- ISBN 10
- 0226327701
- ISBN 13
- 9780226327709
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Synopsis
One of the masterpieces of classical literature, the Histories describes how a small and quarrelsome band of Greek city states united to repel the might of the Persian empire. But while this epic struggle forms the core of his work, Herodotus' natural curiosity frequently gives rise to colourful digressions - a description of the natural wonders of Egypt; an account of European lake-dwellers; and far-fetched accounts of dog-headed men and gold-digging ants. With its kaleidoscopic blend of fact and legend, the Histories offers a compelling Greek view of the world of the fifth century BC.
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- Bookseller
- Wood Thrush Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1616
- Title
- The History
- Author
- Herodotus
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0226327701
- ISBN 13
- 9780226327709
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press
- Place of Publication
- Chicago, Illinois, U.s.a.
- Date Published
- 1987
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