Description: The Histories by Herodotus, Robin Waterfield, Carolyn Dewald Originally published: Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 1998. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Herodotus is not only known as the `father of history, as Cicero called him, but also the father of ethnography; as well as charting the historical background to the Persian Wars, his curiosity also prompts frequent digression on the cultures of the peoples he introduces. While much of the information he gives has proved to be astonishingly accurate, he also entertains us with delightful tales of one-eyed men and gold-digging ants. This readable new translation is supplemented with expansive notes that provide readers the background that they need to appreciate the book in depth. Author Biography Carolyn Dewald is Associate Professor of Classics at the University of Southern California. Robin Waterfield is a distinguished translator whose version of Platos Republic has been described as `the best available. Table of Contents Introduction Textual Note Bibliography Chronology Appendices Glossary Maps Explanatory Notes Textual Notes Index of Proper Names Long Description Herodotus is not only known as the `father of history, as Cicero called him, but also the father of ethnography; as well as charting the historical background to the Persian Wars, his curiosity also prompts frequent digression on the cultures of the peoples he introduces. While much of the information he gives has proved to be astonishingly accurate, he also entertains us with delightful tales of one-eyed men and gold-digging ants. This readable new translation is supplemented with expansive notes that provide readers the background that they need to appreciate the book in depth. Feature * A major new translation of the classic newly popularized by The English Patient Details ISBN0199535663 Author Carolyn Dewald Short Title HISTORIES Language English Translator Robin Waterfield ISBN-10 0199535663 ISBN-13 9780199535668 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Alternative 9780786189694 Residence GR DOI 10.1604/9780199535668 UK Release Date 2008-04-17 NZ Release Date 2008-04-17 Birth 1900 Death 1979 Affiliation Professor, Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University of Bradford Position Professor, Chemistry and Chemical Technology Qualifications MD Pages 848 Publisher Oxford University Press Series Oxford Worlds Classics Publication Date 2008-04-17 Edited by Carolyn Dewald DEWEY 930.4 Illustrations maps Audience General AU Release Date 2008-06-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14676634;
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