Herodotus and the Question Why

by Christopher Pelling

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In the 5th century BCE, Herodotus wrote the first known Western history to build on the tradition of Homeric storytelling, basing his text on empirical observations and arranging them systematically. Herodotus and the Question Why offers a comprehensive examination of the methods behind the Histories and the challenge of documenting human experiences, from the Persian Wars to cultural traditions.

In lively, accessible prose,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1477324259

ISBN13:9781477324257

Release Date:March 2021

Publisher:University of Texas Press

Length:384 Pages

Weight:1.22 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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