Herodotus: Histories Book IX more books like this

by Herodotus, Michael A Flower (Editor), John Marincola (Editor)

Book IX of Herodotus' Histories provides the conclusion and climax to his work, as the victories at Plataea and Mycale complete the improbable Greek victory over Persia. The major themes of the work are all here echoed, modified, and revisited, and Book IX is thus essential for exploring its meaning (or range of possible meanings). This commentary ...

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