The Ancient Greek Historians Harvard Lectures (1909)

The Ancient Greek Historians: Harvard Lectures (1909) is a book written by J. B. Bury, a renowned historian and classicist. The book is a collection of lectures that Bury delivered at Harvard University in 1909, which explore the works of ancient Greek historians such as Herodotus, Thucydides, and Xenophon. Bury's lectures provide a comprehensive overview of the historical context and significance of the works of these ancient Greek historians, and offer insights into their methods of research and writing. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the Persian Wars, the Peloponnesian War, the life and times of Alexander the Great, and the decline of the Greek city-states.The Ancient Greek Historians: Harvard Lectures (1909) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, as well as for students and scholars of history, classics, and literature. Bury's clear and engaging writing style makes this book accessible to a wide audience, while his deep knowledge and expertise in the subject matter ensure that it is also a valuable resource for experts in the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.