Speech, Narrative, and Authority in Herodotus' Histories

By Mathieu P de Bakker

This book argues that Herodotus establishes his authority as a historiographer by incorporating a diverse range of speeches throughout the Histories, which enhances reader engagement and bolsters the credibility of the work and, by extension, its author.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004749535
• ISBN13: 9789004749535
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 566 Pages
• Weight: 2.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.3"