Herodotus

Herodotus - Hermes Books

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Publisher's Synopsis

This study argues that Herodotus was both a historian and a master storyteller. Romm discusses the historical background of Herodotus' life and work, his moralistic approach to history, his fascination with people and places, his literary powers, and the question of historical "truth".

Book information

ISBN: 9780300072297
Publisher: Yale University Press
Imprint: Yale University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 938.007202
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 226
Weight: 360g
Height: 218mm
Width: 145mm
Spine width: 18mm