The father of history; as Cicero called him; and a writer possessed of remarkable narrative gifts; enormous scope; and considerable charm; Herodotus has always been beloved by readers well-versed in the classics. Compelled by his desire to "prevent the traces of human events from being erased by time;" Herotodus recounts the incidents preceding and following the Persian Wars. He gives us much more than military history; though; providing the fullest portrait of the classical world of the 5th and 6th centuries. Translated by Robin Waterfield; a distinguished translator whose version of Plato's Republic has been described as `the best available'; this readable new translation is supplemented with expansive notes to help the reader appreciate the book in depth.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship; providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features; including expert introductions by leading authorities; voluminous notes to clarify the text; up-to-date bibliographies for further study; and much more.
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