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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 930 EAN: 9780375421099 ISBN: 0375421092 Label: Pantheon Manufacturer: Pantheon Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 1024 Publication Date: November 06, 2007 Publisher: Pantheon Release Date: November 06, 2007 Studio: Pantheon Editorial Review: Product Description: From the editor of the widely praised The Landmark Thucydides, a new Landmark Edition of The Histories by Herodotus, the greatest classical work of history ever written. Herodotus was a Greek historian living in Ionia during the fifth century BCE. He traveled extensively through the lands of the Mediterranean and the Black Sea and collected stories, and then recounted his experiences with the varied people and cultures he encountered. Cicero called him “the father of history,” and his only work, The Histories, is considered the first true piece of historical writing in Western literature. With lucid prose that harks back to the time of oral tradition, Herodotus set a standard for narrative nonfiction that continues to this day. In The Histories, Herodotus chronicles the rise of the Persian Empire and its dramatic war with the Greek city-states. Within that story he includes rich veins of anthropology, ethnography, geology, and geography, pioneering these fields of study, and explores such universal themes as the nature of freedom, the role of religion, the human costs of war, and the dangers of absolute power. Ten years in the making, The Landmark Herodotus gives us a new, dazzling translation by Andrea L. Purvis that makes this remarkable work of literature more accessible than ever before. Illustrated, annotated, and filled with maps, this edition also includes an introduction by Rosalind Thomas and twenty-one appendices written by scholars at the top of their fields, covering such topics as Athenian government, Egypt, Scythia, Persian arms and tactics, the Spartan state, oracles, religion, tyranny, and women. Like The Landmark Thucydides before it, The Landmark Herodotus is destined to be the most readable and comprehensively useful edition of The Histories available. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - dream come trueThe Landmark Herodotus is a book I wanted but didn't know it existed. I tried to read Herodotus once and found it difficult to read because of his many references to places that no longer exist. This edition has extensive maps, references and background material that make Herodotus not only much more accessable, but also fun and a joy to read! I love this book! It's like The Lord of the Rings but better because it's real (mostly). I would highly recommend this book and give it as a gift to people ... Read More Rating: - The real story of The 300I got interested in Herodotus because of the movie "The 300." This is the real story. This edition may have been aimed at an academic audience but it gives the ordinary reader great help with its notes. Anyone interested in ancient Greek history will find this a great book to have. Rating:  - Landmark? Not really.Having previously read an inexpensive edition of Thucydides' account of the Peloponnesian War, I understand the difficulty of making one's way through a book of ancient history without the aid of maps or footnotes. When I decided to read Herodotus' Histories, then, I was thrilled to find this one, which advertises copious annotation. And copious annotation it delivers. It has a map about every three pages (with only the locations of immediate interest labeled, which is a nice simplification). ... Read More Rating: - A fantastic workWow! I can't believe I actually read this entire book...and thought doing so was really cool! To be sure, looking up each footnote slowed the reading down considerably, making reading more than 15 pages an effort, but on the other hand, knowing where all the locations were helped give more meaning to the stories. The maps every couple pages were excellent. Essentially, the text is a 2500 year old first hand account of Herodotus' travels throughout the ancient Greek sphere of influence, Scythians, ... Read More Rating: - The Landmark HerodotusAn inspiring work for all us amateur historians. The translation is intelligent yet conversational, like sitting in front of a great storyteller (which is what Herodotus truly was). The side notes are helpful for search purposes, and the footnotes, photos, numerous maps and illustrations provide the modern-world connection to this ancient text. I had heard this was a comprehensive edition, and I was not disappointed. But what is a pleasant surprise is how useful and usable this edition is. ... Read More |
