Herodotus Bk. IXHistories |
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Editor:
| Flower, Michael A. Marincola, John |
Contribution by:
| Easterling, P. E. Hardie, Philip Hunter, Richard Kenney, E. J. |
Author:
| Herodotus, |
Series title: | Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-521-59650-3 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2002 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $42.99 |
Book Description:
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Book IX of Herodotus' Histories provides the conclusion and climax to his work, as the victories at Plataea and Mycale complete the improbable Greek victory over Persia. This commentary, the first in English devoted solely to Book IX in over a century, treats Herodotus' work as both a historical narrative and a work of literature, incorporating the results of recent scholarly work in the fields of Greek history and historiography. It contains a Greek text together with detailed...
More DescriptionBook IX of Herodotus' Histories provides the conclusion and climax to his work, as the victories at Plataea and Mycale complete the improbable Greek victory over Persia. This commentary, the first in English devoted solely to Book IX in over a century, treats Herodotus' work as both a historical narrative and a work of literature, incorporating the results of recent scholarly work in the fields of Greek history and historiography. It contains a Greek text together with detailed philological, literary, and historical notes designed to assist the intermediate Greek student.