Description
Pre-Owned – Collectors – Herodotus “the Histories” By Herodotus
Specifications
ISBN-10: 0852295316
Publisher: Britannica
Binding: Hardback
Pages: 616
Colors: Brown
Actual Weight: 2 pounds 8 ounces
Size: Length x Width x Height: 9.5″ x 6.5″ x 1″
Description: Dake quoted from Herodotus “the Histories” book in a number of his notes. If you are interested in the History of the Ancient World then it all starts with Herodotus “the Histories”. The writings of Herodotus are the ground zero of Western history. He lived during the fifth century B.C.E, and his Histories chronicle the events of the Persian Wars, which were within living memory when he wrote. He was the first writer to examine real, rather than mythical history, and although his work lacks the rigor of later histories, it has a breathtaking scope. Herodotus is a wonderful storyteller, and in recalling the wars with Persian invaders, he ranges across the ancient world, mixing politics with natural history and anthropology. These are traveler’s tales, and a great deal of their appeal to a modern audience lies in the way Herodotus describes the cultures that influence his story. The societies of Scythians, Arabs, and Egyptians are depicted in detail, from their political structures to their dining habits. Herodotus created a sense of history for his people, and he gives us a picture of a distant past that reminds us of the vast continuum of civilization.
If you’re an avid student of the Bible as well a collector of sorts, this Herodotus “the Histories” is a great addition to any collection. We pride ourselves in offering all products by Finis Dake, including rare, out of print editions of his Bibles and books. As with all pre-owned, collector’s books we offer on our site, they are thoroughly checked out and any imperfections will be noted here in the description. With that being said, all collector’s books we offer are pre-owned and usually show some general wear but for the most part are in very good condition unless otherwise noted.
