The Histories (Penguin Classics) Book

'The first example of non-fiction, the text that underlies the entire discipline of history ... it is above all a treasure trove' Tom HollandOne 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; tales of lake-dwellers, 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 in the fifth century BC, in Aubrey de Selincourt's elegant and celebrated translation.Translated by AUBREY DE SELINCOURT Revised with an Introduction and notes by JOHN MARINCOLA

The Histories : Paperback : Penguin Books Ltd : 9780140449082 : 0140449086 : 01 May 2003 : Describes how a small and quarrelsome band of Greek city states united to repel the might of the Persian empire. Frequently giving rise to colorful digressions, this book blends fact and legend to offer a compelling Greek view of the world of the fifth century BC.

Translated by Aubrey de Sélincourt with an introduction and Notes by John M. Marincola. One of the masterpieces of classical literature, the Histories describes how a small and quarrelsome band of Greek city states united to repel the...