Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The oresteia the complete greek tragedies aeschylus. The biblical writers borrowed from it to create characters such as the judges samson. The histories of herodotus of halicarnassus is considered the first work of history in western literature. At some point in antiquity herodotus history was divided into nine books.
I really enjoyed this book because it is the first book of history ever written by man. Croesuss defeat by cyrus ii of persia, and how he later became cyruss advisor 1. Full audio books for everyone earns money off of the above links. The histories oxford worlds classics kindle edition by waterfield, robin, brian mcging, robin waterfield, brian mcging. A major new translation of the classic work of ancient history. In so many ways we have changed, but in also so many ways, we still share much in common with our ancient ancestors. Herodotus, the father of history, was born about 485 bce in the city of halicarnassus in asia minor. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them.
Readings the city of athens in the age of pericles. Herodotus dewald carolyn waterfield robin abebooks. The history of herodotus book i the first book of the histories, called clio this is the showing forth of the inquiry of herodotus of halicarnassos, to the end that1 neither the deeds of men may be forgotten by lapse of time, nor the works 2 great and marvellous, which have been produced some by hellenes and some by barbarians, may. Fragment from histories, book viii on 2ndcentury papyrus oxyrhynchus 2099. Translated by robin waterfield, with an introduction and notes by carolyn dewald. Published by oup oxford 20080417, oxford 2008 isbn 10. Robin waterfield is a distinguished translator whose. Herodotuss histories and a monograph about greek, latin, and colonial.
The histories ebook by robin waterfield rakuten kobo. Carolyn dewald herotodus recounts the incidents preceding and following the persian wars. He is known for having written the book the histories greek. Brian mcging has written articles on the hellenistic period and recently completed a. Cassandane had died in the lifetime of cyrus, who had made a great mourning for her at her death, and had commanded all the subjects of his empire to observe the like. Prior to that were the illiad and the oddyse by homer during the 700s b. Joined here are the sheer drama of herodotus narrative of the persian. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Cambyses, the son of this lady and of cyrus, regarding the ionian and aeolian greeks as vassals of his father, took them with.
The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Euterpe on the death of cyrus, cambyses his son by cassandane daughter of pharnaspes took the kingdom. The various herodotus histories editions are combined so your link doesnt necessarily go to the landmark edition. This image depicts the bookcover of herodotus the histories, edited by carolyn dewald and translated by robin waterfield. The internet classics archive the history of herodotus.
The histories of herodotus is considered the founding work of history in western literature. Herodotus historiesa chatty, dizzily digressive ninevolume account of. Herodotus was a very smart and learned man for his time and it is interesting to read what he thinks. I find myself switching between herodotus and the commentaries. Summary of and commentary on herodotus histories, book 7, 2015 your. Herodotus has a wonderful, gossipy style that makes reading these histories more fun than studying the rise of the persian empire and its clash with greecehowever, thats exactly what readers will do in this engaging history, which is full of interesting digressions and asides. Summary of and commentary on herodotus histories, book 7 2015. While much of the information he gives has proved to be astonishingly accurate, he also entertains us with delightful. The histories herodotus translated by robin waterfield and edited with an introduction and notes by carolyn dewald oxford worlds classics. Dont worry too much about the age of the work, herodotus is fairly straight forward and easy enough to translate, and most of the older translations still check out. Herodotus wasnt writing like the homeric scribes were, so its never going to be flowery, and attempts to make it so are the most painful to read. Written about 440 bc, the histories tell the story of the war between the persian empire and the greek citystates in the 5th. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the histories oxford worlds classics. Buy the histories oxford worlds classics by polybius, mcging, brian, waterfield, robin isbn.
Like they made it plain to everyone, however, and above all to the king himself, that although he had plenty of troops, he did not have many men. The histories oxford worlds classics kindle edition. Revised with introduction and notes by john marincola. His plan to conquer egypt gives herodotus the opportunity to dedicate three logoi to the ancient kingdom on the boards of the nile. The histories by polybius, robin waterfield, brian mcging. Herodotus the histories book one book two book three book four book five book six book seven book eight book nine. Often the commentaries will note that herodotus is just wrong in what he says, but sometimes hes right. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Herodotus, the histories, robin waterfield translation 2008. The rise of the persian empire is chronicled, and the causes for the conflict. The histories oxford worlds classics 9780199535668. In book 2 come the egyptians, with their architectural immensities, their.
The histories herodotus carolyn dewald, waterfield robin. Robin waterfields oxford does has the advantage of more recent scholarship and it is probably the most fluid translation. Waterfield, robin, carolyn dewald, carolyn dewald, carolyn dewald, robin waterfield. Read the histories by robin waterfield available from rakuten kobo. Compelled by his desire to prevent the traces of human events from being erased by time, herotodus recounts the incidents preceding and following the persian wars. The histories by herodotus, 9780199535668, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Oftentimes reading this book, it reminded me of star wars and lord of the rings, and made me wonder if george lucas and j. The histories, herodotus the histories of herodotus is the founding work of history in western literature. Waterfield was born in 1952, and studied classics at manchester university, where he achieved a first class degree in 1974. Career after this, he went on to research ancient greek.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The histories herodotus translated by george rawlinson book 1 these are the researches of herodotus of halicarnassus, which he publishes, in the hope of thereby preserving from decay the remembrance of what men have done, and of preventing the great and wonderful actions of the greeks and the barbarians from. The histories oxford wor lds classics kindle edition by waterfield, robin, carolyn dewald, carolyn dewald, carolyn dewald, robin waterfield.
Contentsshow biography early life he was born in 1952, and studied classics at manchester university in 1974, where he achieved a 1. He gives us much more than military history, though, providing the fullest portrait of the classical world of the 5th and. Histories by herodotus translated by george rawlinson book 2 euterpe. He later became a copyeditor and later a commissioning editor for penguin books. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Herodotus traveled extensively around the ancient world, conducting interviews and collecting stories for his book. Herodotus, carolyn dewald, robin waterfield the father of history, as cicero called him, and a writer possessed of remarkable narrative gifts, enormous scope, and considerable charm, herodotus has always been beloved by readers wellversed in the classics. Were featuring millions of their reader ratings on our book pages to help you find your new favourite book. Buy the histories oxford worlds classics penguin classic by herodotus, dewald, carolyn, waterfield, robin isbn. Tom hollands stirring new translation telegraph of herodotus histories, one of the great books in western history now in paperbackthe histories of herodotus, completed in the second half of the 5th century bc, is generally regarded as the first work of history and the first great masterpiece of nonfiction writing. Written in 440 bc in the ionic dialect of classical greek, the histories serves as a record of the ancient traditions, politics, geography, and clashes of various cultures that were known in western asia, northern africa and greece at that time. Herodotus the histories complete audio book recording book euterpe ii 1 of 2 duration. The histories by herodotus and robin waterfield and carolyn dewald overview the father of history, as cicero called him, and a writer possessed of remarkable narrative gifts, enormous scope, and considerable charm, herodotus has always been beloved by readers wellversed in the classics. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering.
His many acclaimed translations for owc include platos republic and five other plato translations, plutarch, herodotus, aristotle, xenophon and euripides. And the commentaries at the back of the book are also well done. The father of history, as cicero called him, and a writer possessed of remarkable narrative gifts, enormous scope, and considerable charm, herodotus has always been beloved by readers wellversed in the classics. Book 1 book 2 book 3 book 4 book 5 book 6 book 7 book 8 book 9 2. He went on to research ancient greek philosophy at kings college, cambridge until 1978, after which he became a lecturer at newcastle university and then st andrews university. The histories by herodotus, paul cartledge waterstones. Waterfield is a writer and translator currently residing in greece. Carolyn dewald is associate professor of classics at the university of southern california.
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