The Cambridge Companion to Herodotus (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521536837)

Popularly known as the 'Father of History', Herodotus is the first major prose writer in the history of Western literature whose work has survived in full. At a time when the ancient Greeks' knowledge of the past relied on orally transmitted memories, he was a pioneering historical practitioner who explored the interplay of myth and history and the role of narrative in history. Contributors to this volume analyze Herodotus' Histories and their influence. Taking a thematic approach, they explore the Histories and their context, techniques and themes, representation of the Greeks' relationships with foreigners and reception.

Author: Carolyn Dewald
ISBN-10: 0521536839
ISBN-13: 9780521536837
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 06/08/2006
Pages: 402
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.32lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.70d