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The Landmark Herodotus

2009-06-02 History
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Release : 2009-06-02
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis The Landmark Herodotus by : Herodotus

Download or read book The Landmark Herodotus written by Herodotus. This book was released on 2009-06-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The most densely annotated, richly illustrated, and user friendly edition” of the greatest classical work of history ever written (Daniel Mendelsohn, The New Yorker)—from the editor of the widely praised The Landmark Thucydides. Cicero called Herodotus "the father of history," and his only work, The Histories, is considered the first true piece of historical writing in Western literature. With lucid prose, Herodotus's account of the rise of the Persian Empire and its dramatic war with the Greek city sates set a standard for narrative nonfiction that continues to this day. Illustrated, annotated, and filled with maps—with an introduction by Rosalind Thomas, twenty-one appendices written by scholars at the top of their fields, and a new translation by Andrea L. Purvis—The Landmark Herodotus is a stunning edition.

The Landmark Thucydides

2008-04 History
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Release : 2008-04
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis The Landmark Thucydides by : Thucydides

Download or read book The Landmark Thucydides written by Thucydides. This book was released on 2008-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles two decades of war between Athens and Sparta.

The Landmark Xenophon's Anabasis

2021-12-07 History
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Release : 2021-12-07
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis The Landmark Xenophon's Anabasis by : Xenophon

Download or read book The Landmark Xenophon's Anabasis written by Xenophon. This book was released on 2021-12-07. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Landmark Xenophon’s Anabasis is the definitive edition of the ancient classic—also known as The March of the Ten Thousand or The March Up-Country—which chronicles one of the greatest true-life adventures ever recorded. As Xenophon’s narrative opens, the Persian prince Cyrus the Younger is marshaling an army to usurp the throne from his brother Artaxerxes the King. When Cyrus is killed in battle, ten thousand Greek soldiers he had hired find themselves stranded deep in enemy territory, surrounded by forces of a hostile Persian king. When their top generals are arrested, the Greeks have to elect new leaders, one of whom is Xenophon, a resourceful and courageous Athenian who leads by persuasion and vote. What follows is his vivid account of the Greeks’ harrowing journey through extremes of territory and climate, inhabited by unfriendly tribes who often oppose their passage. Despite formidable obstacles, they navigate their way to the Black Sea coast and make their way back to Greece. This masterful new translation by David Thomas gives color and depth to a story long studied as a classic of military history and practical philosophy. Edited by Shane Brennan and David Thomas, the text is supported with numerous detailed maps, annotations, appendices, and illustrations. The Landmark Xenophon’s Anabasis offers one of the classical Greek world’s seminal tales to readers of all levels.

A Commentary on Herodotus Books I-IV

2007-08-30 History
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Release : 2007-08-30
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis A Commentary on Herodotus Books I-IV by : David Asheri

Download or read book A Commentary on Herodotus Books I-IV written by David Asheri. This book was released on 2007-08-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Herodotus, one of the earliest and greatest of Western prose authors, set out in the late fifth century BC to describe the world as he knew it. This commentary by leading scholars, originally published in Italian, has been fully revised by the original authors and is now presented for English readers.

The Persian Wars

2023-11-19 Fiction
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Release : 2023-11-19
Genre : Fiction
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Book Synopsis The Persian Wars by : Herodotus

Download or read book The Persian Wars written by Herodotus. This book was released on 2023-11-19. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Herodotus, the great Greek historian, wrote this famous history of warfare between the Greeks and the Persians in a delightful style. Herodotus portrays the dispute as one between the forces of slavery on the one hand and freedom on the other. This work covers the rise of the Persian influence and a history of the Persian empire, a description and history of Egypt, and a long digression on the landscape and traditions of Scythia. Because of the comprehensiveness of this work, it was considered the founding work of history in Western literature. A must-have for history enthusiasts.

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