The Histories (Penguin Classics)
by Herodotus
Herodotus presents the causes and events of the Greco-Persian Wars while describing the lands and peoples of the ancient world in this foundational historical work.
About This Book
The Histories is a seminal work by the ancient Greek writer Herodotus, widely regarded as the first major historian.
It recounts the events and causes of the conflicts between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire in the fifth century BCE.
The narrative also surveys the geography, customs, and peoples encountered across the ancient Mediterranean and Near East.
Preserved in the Penguin Classics edition, the text remains a primary source for understanding early historical writing and inquiry.
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