From the editor of the widely praised the landmark thucydides, a new landmark edition of the histories by herodotus, the greatest classical work of history ever written. The landmark thucydides is the first book in robert strassler s excellent series of annotated translations of ancient history. Cicero called herodotus the father of history, and his only work, the histories, is considered the first true piece of historical writing in. What makes these editions so different are the various additions that make the text easier to understand. Editor strassler, who won praise for his work on the landmark thucydides, takes on another fifthcentury b. Strassler, and i look forward to one day soon reading the other books in this series, which include the landmark thucydides, the landmark xenophons hellenika, the landmark arrian, and the landmark. With lucid prose, herodotuss account of the rise of the persian empire and its dramatic war with the greek city sates. Herodotus, the father of history, the events of the.
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Robert b strassler, introduction by rosalind thomas, translation by andrea l. The landmark thucydides is the first book in robert strasslers excellent series of annotated translations of ancient history. Ten years in the making, the landmark herodotus gives us a new, dazzling translation by andrea l. This book, like the landmark thucydides 1996, which sold an astonishing 30,000 copies in hardcover and more than 40,000 in paper, was conceived and edited by robert b. Download pdf the landmark herodotus the histories free. Herodotus was a greek historian living in ionia during the fifth century b. Pdf the landmark herodotus the histories download full. The landmark herodotus, the histories by robert b strassler. The landmark xenophons hellenika books pics download. He traveled extensively through the lands of the mediterranean and the black sea and collected stories, and then recounted his experiences with the varied people and cultures he encountered. The 1,024page book, which has been published by bertelsmann ags pantheon. The fifthcentury greek writer is known as the father of history, and although the sophistication of writing history has certainly changed in the intervening centuries, the overall shape and. With lucid prose, herodotuss account of the rise of the persian empire and its dramatic war with the greek. For those of you unfamiliar with that work, it is often considered the first work of history, though it includes much that might now be classified as ethnography or even travel writing.
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Its maps, scholarly appendices, and notes permit the beginner to understand the text and to move easily and at once to a higher level of study than has been possible up to now. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The histories by herodotus translated by george rawlinson this text was designed to accompany roman roads medias 4year video course old western culture. By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization. Landmark herodotus strassler, robert b 8601400269671.
The histories by robert b strassler paperback softback, 2009 at the best online prices at ebay. Strassler now adds xenophons hellenika, the major primary source for the events of the final seven years and aftermath of the peloponnesian war. So for all his flaws, im very fond of herodotus, and im very glad i spent my time reading this excellent edition of his work. Pdf the landmark thucydides pdf download read online free. Read the landmark herodotus the histories online, read in mobile or kindle. Dec 10, 2007 this book, like the landmark thucydides 1996, which sold an astonishing 30,000 copies in hardcover and more than 40,000 in paper, was conceived and edited by robert b. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Purvis that makes this remarkable work of literature more accessible than ever before. 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. Appendix m herodotus on persia and the persian empire christopher tuplin, university of liverpool 792 appendix n hoplite warfare in herodotus j. Strassler, john marincola, the landmark xenophons hellenika english 2010 isbn. The landmark herodotus edited by robert strassler houston.
Strassler, editor pantheon hardcover 1024 pages november 2007. Oct 23, 2012 this is the summary of the landmark herodotus. Robert b strassler books 2018 the landmark herodotus. This exhaustive work includes a new translation of herodotuss texts, along with maps, photos. Great, explore the ancient world with the contextual tools.
You might not know it from the title, but robert strassler edited the landmark herodotus for the everyday reader. Andrea l purvis herodotus was a greek historian living in ionia during the fifth century b. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Herodotus the histories connections the new york times.
The landmark herodotus is a stupendously annotated and enhanced edition of herodotus histories. A comprehensive guide to the peloponnesian war, robert b. This is the best book with which to start study of thucydides and the peloponnesian war. Offers a definitive new translation of the works by ancient greek historian, which includes a chronicle of the greccopersian war, accompanied by maps, textual annotations, and twentytwo appendixes covering such topics as athenian government, persian arms and tactics, and more. Strassler, a former oil executive turned academic, who has immersed himself in the works of antiquity. The landmark herodotus is the latest in a series of new classical editions developed by robert b.
Pdf the landmark herodotus download read online free. On about every fourth page or so there is a detailed map that points out every location on the past few pages, which makes things a lot easier to follow. In the histories, herodotus chronicles the rise of the persian empire and its. Lee, university of california, santa barbara 798 appendix o the persian army in herodotus j. Herodotus identifies himself, describes his subject, and states his purpose in writing the histories histories begin. He traveled extensively through the lands of the mediterranean and the black sea and collected stories, and then recounted his experiences with the. Moreover, robert strassler s new edition of herodotus bears the same superb production and scholarly qualities of his earlier the landmark thucydides. With lucid prose, herodotuss account of the rise of the persian empire and its dramatic war with the greek city. Strassler is an independent scholar whose articles have appeared in the journal of hellenic studies. From the editor of the widely praised the landmark thucydides, a new landmark edition of the histories by herodotus. From the editor of the widely praised the landmark thucydides and the landmark herodotus, here is a new edition of xenophons hellenika, the primary source for the events of the final seven years and aftermath of the peloponnesian war. Xenophon, to the farreaching campaigns of alexander the. He traveled extensively through the lands of the mediterranean and the black sea and collected stories, and then recounted his. From the editor of the widely praised the landmark thucydides, a new landmark edition of the histories by.
The landmark thucydides book by victor davis hanson. Strassler and bristling with appendices, by a phalanx of experts, on everything from the. In the 5th century bc an adventurous ionian greek, herodotus of halicarnassus, journeyed extensively through the lands of the eastern mediterranean, from egypt to asia minor, collecting tales of the upheavals that had afflicted the region in the earlier part of the century. The landmark herodotus the histories pdf epub download. They will be changed appropriately for the spring semester 2015. He traveled extensively through the lands of the mediterranean and the black sea and collected stories, and then. With lucid prose, herodotus s account of the rise of the persian empire and its. Strassler ed from the editor of the widely praised the landmark thucydides, a new landmark edition of the histories by herodotus. Lee, university of california, santa barbara 805 appendix p oracles, religion, and politics in.
The landmark herodotus purvis lydia ancient greece scribd. Strassler and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The landmark herodotus stands as a challenge, demonstrating how history defies specialization. Illustrated, annotated, and filled with maps, this edition also includes an introduction by rosalind thomas and twentyone appendices written. Herodotus was a greek historian living in ionia during the fifth century bce. The landmark xenophons hellenika xenophon, robert strassler ed. Moreover, robert strasslers new edition of herodotus bears the same superb production and scholarly qualities of his earlier the landmark thucydides. The history of herodotus book i the first book of the histories, called clio this is the showing forth of the inquiry of herodotus of halicarnassos, to the end that1 neither the deeds of men may be forgotten by lapse of time, nor the works2 great and marvellous, which have been produced some by hellenes and some by barbarians, may. Strasslered from the editor of the widely praised the landmark thucydides, a new landmark edition of the histories by herodotus.
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