Herodotus |
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| Author:
| Romm, James S. |
| Series title: | Hermes Bks. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-300-07229-7 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 1998 |
| Publisher: | Yale University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $45.00 |
Book Description:
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This study argues that Herodotus was both a historian and a master storyteller. Romm discusses the historical background of Herodotus' life and work, his moralistic approach to history, his fascination with people and places, his literary powers, and the question of historical truth.
This study argues that Herodotus was both a historian and a master storyteller. Romm discusses the historical background of Herodotus' life and work, his moralistic approach to history, his fascination with people and places, his literary powers, and the question of historical truth.