The history of Herodotus (Volume IV)

By George Rawlinson

Book Overview

Step into the wide margins of the known world, where rumour hardens into history and maps are still being drawn. Empires collide at the edges. Volume IV of The History of Herodotus, in George Rawlinson's unabridged classical translation, turns Herodotus' keen eye north and south: the Scythian tribes and customs, the Darius invasion of Scythia, and the sweep of ancient ethnography and geography that made the 'Father of History' indispensable. From the Black Sea steppes to Libya's coasts and deserts, he listens for detail: routes, rites, rulers, rivers. Rawlinson's steady annotations guide the reader through shifting place-names and inherited legend with calm authority. Readable as an ancient Greek history book yet rich in notes, this annotated classic edition supports close study without losing narrative drive. It is a confident gateway into the fifth century BC world, revealing how ancient Greece and Persia understood power, travel, belief, and the strangeness of neighbours. For collectors, scholars, and curious readers alike, this volume stands beside Thucydides' Peloponnesian War as a cornerstone for seeing the classical past in the making: not just events, but the methods and biases of early historical writing. As an ancient history student reference and a classical studies research source, it rewards re-reading, comparison, and citation, while also offering the simple pleasure of expedition and discovery in a complete Herodotus translation. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353707021
• ISBN13: 9789353707026
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 470 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"