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Herodotus was an ancient Greek historian who lived in the fifth century BC (c.484 - 425 BC). He has been called the "Father of History", and was the first historian known to collect his materials systematically, test their accuracy to a certain extent and arrange them in a well-constructed... Read Full Overview

Comme il hesitait a entrer en conflit avec Cyrus, Cresus, roi de Lydie, consulte l'oracle qui l'assure de la fin d'un grand empire. Par la suite, pieds et poings lies sur le bucher destine au vaincu, Cresus comprend, un peu tard, que l'empire voue a la catastrophe etait le sien... Read Full Overview

Herodotus was an ancient Greek historian who lived in the fifth century BC (c.484 - 425 BC). He has been called the "Father of History", and was the first historian known to collect his materials systematically, test their accuracy to a certain extent and arrange them in a well-constructed... Read Full Overview

Herodotus' ""Clio, Book 1: With A Commentary"" is a historical account of the Persian Wars, written by the ancient Greek historian Herodotus. The book is divided into nine chapters and covers events that took place between 550 and 479 BCE, including the rise of the Persian Empire,... Read Full Overview

Herodotus, Book 1, Clio: Translated Literally From The Text Of Baeher (1850) is a book that contains a literal translation of the first book of Herodotus' Histories, which is dedicated to the Greek goddess of history, Clio. Herodotus was a Greek historian who lived in the 5th... Read Full Overview

Herodotus, Book 1, Clio is a historical text written by the ancient Greek historian Herodotus. It is the first book in a series of nine, collectively known as The Histories. This particular edition of the book has been translated literally from the original text by Baeher and... Read Full Overview

Herodotus' Clio, Book 1: With A Commentary is a historical text that was originally written by the ancient Greek historian Herodotus in the 5th century BCE. The book is named after Clio, the Muse of history, and is the first of nine books in Herodotus' Histories. This particular... Read Full Overview

"Herodotus, Clio, Book 1" offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world through the eyes of one of history's most celebrated storytellers. In this inaugural book of his Histories, Herodotus explores the origins of the conflicts between the Greeks and the Persians,... Read Full Overview

Explore the origins of historical writing with Herodotus' "Clio," the first book of his monumental Histories. This edition includes commentary by J.W. Blakesley, offering valuable insights into Herodotus' methods and the context of his work. Delve into the world of... Read Full Overview