The Histories by Herodotus

'The father of history,' as Cicero called him, and a writer possessed of remarkable narrative gifts, enormous scope, and considerable charm, Herodotus has always been beloved by readers well-versed in the classics. 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. He gives us much more than military history, though, providing the fullest portrait of the classical world of the 5th and 6th centuries. This 1968 Penguin Books Paperback is in fair condition. Owner's Name inside. Well read - cover is well worn, and tape was placed on the spine at some point. Owner's name inside. Pages tanned. Book still in readable condition.

SKU: 1369154 This image is of the actual book.

Location: Classics