Description: Dive into the annals of history with this lightly used Penguin Classics edition of 'The Histories' by Herodotus, translated by Aubrey de Sélincourt. Revised with an introduction by A.R. Burn, this edition melds impeccable translation with scholarly insight, peppering ancient tales with modern clarity. Whether you're a history buff, a lover of classical literature, or someone craving the thrill of Herodotus's stories that straddle the line between fact and fiction, this paperback book is your gateway to experiencing the foundations of Western literature. Its pages promise to transport you back to a time where the clash between the East and West was more than just a story – it was history in the making. Embark on a journey with the 'Father of History' and explore the dramatic confrontations of ancient Greece against the Persian empire. This edition's cover, featuring a detail from a Greek sculpture of a seated philosopher, invites you into the world of philosophical inquiry and the quest for knowledge that is as stirring now as it was over two millennia ago.
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Intended Audience: Adults
Genre: History, Literature
Publication Year: 1972
Item Height: 2.5 cm
Item Length: 20 cm
Author: Herodotus
Features: Index, Revised edition, New introduction
Edition: Revised Edition, 1972
Book Series: Penguin Classics
Original Language: Greek
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books
Country/Region of Manufacture: Great Britain
Book Title: The Histories
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Item Width: 13 cm
Topic: History
