Histories by Herodotus and George Rawlinson

One of the masterpieces of classical literature, the 'Histories' describes how a small and quarrelsome band of Greek city states united to repel the might of the Persian empire. But while this epic struggle forms the core of his work, Herodotus' natural curiosity frequently gives rise to colorful digressions - a description of the natural wonders of Egypt; an account of European lake-dwellers; and far-fetched accounts of dog-headed men and gold-digging ants. With its kaleidoscopic blend of fact and legend, the 'Histories' offers a compelling Greek view of the world of the fifth century BC. This 1996 Wordsworth Editions Ltd Paperback is brand new.

ISBN: 9781853264665 SKU: 1553153 Note: Any image shown is from a stock photo and is not the actual book.