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Histories

Name: Histories
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ISBN: 9781853264665

(Author) Herodotus

Format: Paperback

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This work comprises the first western historical writing. It provides a history of the then known world, and provides answers to questions such as: why did Pheidippides run from Marathon to Athens and why did Leonides and the Spartans comb their hair before the battle of Thermopylae.

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Publisher:

Wordsworth Editions Ltd

Format:

Paperback

Number of pages:

772

Language:

ISBN:

9781853264665

Publish year:

1996

Publish date:

Oct. 5, 1996

Herodotus

Herodotus was an ancient Greek historian known as the "Father of History" for his groundbreaking work, "The Histories." His detailed and vivid storytelling style set the standard for historical writing. Herodotus' key contribution to literature lies in his meticulous research, captivating narrative, and exploration of diverse cultures.