Author : Jennifer T. Roberts
Release : 2011-06-23
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 991/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Herodotus: A Very Short Introduction by : Jennifer T. Roberts
Download or read book Herodotus: A Very Short Introduction written by Jennifer T. Roberts. This book was released on 2011-06-23. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jennifer Roberts introduces the background and writing of the 5th century Greek thinker and researcher Herodotus of Halicarnassus, who invented the genre of historical investigation. She discusses all aspects of his work, including his fascination with his origins; his travels; his interest in seeing the world; and the recurring themes of his work.