Herodotus Trans. By Aubrey De Selincourt Revised With Introductory Notes By John Marincola

About the Author

Herodotus, often hailed as the 'Father of History,' was a Greek writer from the fifth century BCE whose groundbreaking work laid the foundations for the discipline of historiography. Born in Halicarnassus (modern-day Bodrum, Turkey), he traveled extensively across the ancient world, from the Persian Empire to the Mediterranean shores, gathering oral accounts, eyewitness testimonies, and cultural insights that shaped his narrative. His seminal text, The Histories, chronicles the Greco-Persian Wars and explores the customs, geography, and conflicts of diverse peoples, blending factual reporting with vivid storytelling. Translated into English by Aubrey de Sélincourt and revised with introductory notes by John Marincola, this enduring classic continues to captivate readers with its curiosity-driven prose and pioneering approach to truth-seeking in an era of myth and legend.