Greek Historiography |
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| Author:
| Scanlon, Thomas F. |
| Series title: | Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-119-08588-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2015 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Book Format: | Digital online |
| List Price: | USD $133.95 |
Book Description:
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This volume provides an accessible, comprehensive, and up-to-date survey of the ancient Greek genre of historical writing from its origins before Herodotus to the Greek historians of the Roman imperial era, seven centuries later.
- Focuses on the themes of power and human nature, causation, divine justice, leadership, civilization versus barbarism, legacy, and literary reception
- Includes thorough summaries alongside textual analysis that signpost key passages and...
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This volume provides an accessible, comprehensive, and up-to-date survey of the ancient Greek genre of historical writing from its origins before Herodotus to the Greek historians of the Roman imperial era, seven centuries later.
- Focuses on the themes of power and human nature, causation, divine justice, leadership, civilization versus barbarism, legacy, and literary reception
- Includes thorough summaries alongside textual analysis that signpost key passages and highlight thematic connections, helping readers navigate their way through the original texts
- Situates historical writing among the forms of epic and lyric poetry, drama, philosophy, and science
- Uses the best current translations and includes a detailed list of further reading that includes important new scholarship