Book Overview
Herodotus, widely known as the father of history, was also described by Aristotle as a mythologos, or "tale-teller." In this stylish and insightful book, intended for both general readers and students, James Romm argues that the author of the Histories was both a historian--in the original sense of "one who inquires"--and a master storyteller. Although most ancient historians wrote only about events they themselves had lived through,...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0300072309
ISBN13:9780300072303
Release Date:December 1998
Publisher:Yale University Press
Length:232 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.5" x 8.2"
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