Herodotus' Histories is the first major surviving prose work from
antiquity. Its range of interests is immense, covering the whole of
the known world and much beyond, and it culminates in a detailed
account of the Persian Wars of the early fifth century BC.
Moreover, research has shown that Herodotus is a sophisticated and
at times even ironic narrator, and a pioneer and serious
practitioner of historical research at a time when the Greeks'
traditions about their past were still the fluid transmissions and
memories of a largely oral society. This Companion provides a
series of accessible chapters, written by distinguished scholars,
illuminating many aspects of Herodotus' work: his skill in language
and his narrative art; his intellectual preconceptions; his working
methods and techniques; his attitude towards nature and the gods;
his attitude towards foreign cultures and peoples; and his view of
human life and human history.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
