The Histories  -  Herodotus

KORTE INHOUD

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 colourful 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, t...
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2003 Uitgever: Rodopi Editions 784 paginas Taal: Engels Grootte:  198x129x32 ISBN-10: 0140449086 ISBN-13: 9780140449082