A delightful new translation of what is widely considered the first work of history and nonfiction. Euterpe by herodotus for free with a 30 day free trial. Under herodotus there are a number of subheadings such as considers miraculous which is an unlikely category a reader would start off by looking for even if it is then fun to pursue the entries. Herodotus claims to have traveled extensively around the ancient world, conducting interviews and collecting stories for his book, almost all of which covers territories of the persian empire. In the sequel of the history their accounts tally with those of the. They say that they do this because when the veins of the animal are full. Some supposed that he retraced his steps for love of queen berenice, nor was his young heart averse to her charms, but this affection occasioned no hindrance to action. He wrote a history of the persian invasion of greece in the early fifth century b. The project gutenberg ebook of the history of herodotus, by herodotus this ebook. Herodotus later reputation further reading a note on the text maps herodotus the histories book one book two book three book four book five book six book seven book eight book nine glossary. How can we possibly describe herodotus with the kind of categories presented here by amazon. Numbers provided in square brackets or parentheses refer to the page numbers in this edition. His plan to conquer egypt gives herodotus the opportunity. Librivox recording of herodotus histories read by librivox volunteers.
This book also acts as a sort of prequel to thucydides history of the peloponnesian war. The history of herodotus volume 2 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Before herodotus, no writer had ever made such a systematic, thorough study of the past or tried to explain. The subject is not limited to a specific logos but is ubiquitous in the histories. There was no real introduction to the man himself on the course so i had to dig out that information from other sources. Written in 440 bc in the ionic dialect of classical greek, the histories serves as a record of the ancient traditions, politics, geography, and clashes of various cultures that were known in western asia, northern africa and greece at that time.
Herodotus says, the most wonderful thing that was actually. The histories, herodotus the histories of herodotus is the founding work of history in western literature. Herodotus traveled extensively around the ancient world, conducting interviews and collecting stories for his book. The rise of the persian empire is chronicled, and the causes for the conflict with greece. The histories of herodotus of halicarnassus, volume 1. Godley, read by librivox volunteers, proofed, coordinated, and produced by karen merline. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The internet classics archive the history of herodotus. The history of herodotus, volume 2 by herodotus project gutenberg.
The history of herodotus has been divided into the following sections. 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. Part of a complete english translation of herodotus. Written about 440 bc, the histories tell the story of the war between the persian empire and the greek citystates in. Cassandane had died in the lifetime of cyrus, who had made a great mourning for her at her death, and had commanded all the. He critically analyzed all the information and conflicting sources that he had before making a decision. These are the researches of herodotus of halicarnassus, which he. Toning to textblock as usual, and to inner slides of. The history of herodotus, volume 1 by herodotus full. Herodotus the histories book one book two book three book four book five book six book seven book eight book nine. These and like thoughts made him waver between hope and fear.
Polykrates power had grown so remarkably that it made his ally, king amasis of egypt, send him a letter of concern. Histories of herodotus, book 1 iran chamber society. I am in an ancient mediterranean history class and i am looking for a good copy of the histories by herodotus. In the meantime those of the persians who had been left behind in europe by dareios, of whom megabazos was the commander, had subdued the people of perinthos first of the hellespontians, since they refused to be subject to dareios. Herodotus of halicarnassus was a greek historian of the 5th century bc. A fine, bright, unworn copy in white wrappers with dark brown borders. Herodotus histories by herodotus of halicarnassus free. Grolier classics the scarlet letterhawthorne,the history of herodotus,utiltar ianism and on libertymill,the sonnetsshakespeare and the open boat by stephen crane,beethoven.
Herodotus has a wonderful, gossipy style that makes reading these histories more fun than studying the rise of the persian empire and its clash with greecehowever, thats exactly what readers will do in this engaging history, which is full of interesting digressions and asides. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. What is the best translation of herodotus the histories. Cassandane had died in the lifetime of cyrus, who had made a great mourning for her at her death. The history of herodotus book i the first book of the histories, called clio this is the showing forth of the inquiry of herodotus of halicarnassos, to the end that1 neither the deeds of men may be forgotten by lapse of time, nor the works2 great and marvellous, which have been produced some by hellenes and some by barbarians, may. The details about the stories and putting them into the context of the course come from the.
One of western historys greatest books springs to life in tom hollands vibrant new translation herodotus of halicarnassuswho was hailed by cicero as the father of historywrote his histories around 440 bc. Herodotuss history is an account of the grecopersian wars 499479 bce and the story of the growth and organization of the persian empire. Buy the histories penguin hardback classics second impression by herodotus, cartledge, paul, cartledge, paul, holland, tom isbn. Cambyses becomes king of the persian empire 530522 bc. For my course with gregory nagy on the ancient greek hero we read the herodotus histories. At the beginning of the histories, herodotus sets out his reasons for writing it.
Herodotus histories is a rich and amazing early history. This is a book for the casual reader or a text book for those who like history. Source for persia and persians encyclopaedia iranica. Book 1 book 2 book 3 book 4 book 5 book 6 book 7 book 8 book 9 2. Sometimes he gives his personal belief and therefore speaks in the first person. He cannot deceive artaphrenes, who compares him to the maker of a shoe that aristagoras has put on.
An evaluation of herodotuss treatment of persia and the persians is a difficult task. In particular, passage eightysix describes the practice of an ancient ritual that has fascinated people for millennia. Euterpe on the death of cyrus, cambyses his son by cassandane daughter of pharnaspes took the kingdom. The histories book 7 by herodotus read online on bookmate. A study of the logoi in book 5 of herodotus histories. The history of herodotus volume 1 by herodotus free ebook. Herodotus often accepted stories and reputations uncritically and reported them as facts. Impossible most of the times herodotus narrates what other people did. The history of herodotus book i the first book of the histories, called clio this is the showing forth of the inquiry of herodotus of halicarnassos, to the end that1 neither the deeds of men may be forgotten by lapse of time, nor the works 2 great and marvellous, which have been produced some by hellenes and some by barbarians, may. Every one carries a seal, and a walkingstick, carved at the top into the form. Written about 440 bc, the histories tell the story of the war between the persian empire and the greek citystates in the 5th.
Few history books since can compare for sheer drama with herodotuss narrative of the persian invasions of greece. He is known for having written the book the histories greek. The histories of herodotus, completed in the second half of the 5th century bc, is generally regarded as the first work of history and the first great masterpiece of nonfiction writing. Book 1 book 2 book 3 book 4 book 5 book 6 book 7 book 8 book 9 5. Glossary structural outline chronology abbreviations notes index. Written about 440 bc, the histories tell the story of the war between the persian empire and the greek citystates in the 5th century bc. Herodotus was an ancient greek historian who lived in the fifth century bc. Book i 299k book ii 249k book iii 221k book iv 230k book v 162k book vi 174k book vii 286k book viii 179k book ix 168k download. Herodotus covers the empires geography, social structure, and history before describing the events which led to xerxes invasion of greece and the greek citystates uniting to defeat his army. Histories book viii cambridge greek and latin classics bk. The histories of herodotus of halicarnassus is considered the first work of history in western literature. A fantastic account of the greek and persian wars, a definite must for those who want to understand this period of ancient history.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Being the second book of the famous history of herodotus london. The greek historian was the first writer to employ the theories of the milesian thinkers to history. This is a wonderful book giving readers a detailed knowledge of herodotus histories and a greater understanding of the ancient world. This work has been summarized using the university of chicago edition transl. This book offers such a systematic treatment of herodotus speeches. Read the histories book 7, by herodotus online on bookmate herodotus was an ancient greek historian who lived in the fifth century bc c. Online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article herodotus. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Book 2 of the history, which describes the egyptian land and people, illustrates herodotuss skill as a narrator as well as his weaknesses as a historian. A 1464k textonly version is available for download.
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