Herodotus History Of The Persian Wars

  herodotus history of the persian wars: The Persian Wars Herodotus, 2021-04-10 Herodotus, the great Greek historian, wrote this famous history of warfare between the Greeks and the Persians in a delightful style. Herodotus portrays the dispute as one between the forces of slavery on the one hand and freedom on the other. This work covers the rise of the Persian influence and a history of the Persian empire, a description and history of Egypt, and a long digression on the landscape and traditions of Scythia. Because of the comprehensiveness of this work, it was considered the founding work of history in Western literature. A must-have for history enthusiasts.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: Herodotus: Histories Book V Herodotus, 2013-12-12 One of the most important works of history in Western literature, by the freshest and liveliest of all classical Greek prose authors, Herodotus's Histories is also a key text for the study of ancient Greece and the Persian Empire. Covering a central and widely studied period of Greek history, Book V not only describes the revolt of the east Greeks against their Persian masters, which led to the great Persian Wars of 490-479 BC, but also provides fascinating material about the mainland Greek states in the sixth century BC. This is an up-to-date edition of and commentary on the Greek text of the book, providing extensive help with the Greek, basic historical information and clear maps, as well as lucid and insightful historical and literary interpretation of the text. The volume is suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, teachers and scholars.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: Herodotus: The Persian War Herodotus, 1982-02-18 Trans, from the Greek.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: The Histories Herodotus, George Rawlinson, 2018-12-14 The Histories of Herodotus is now considered the founding work of history in Western literature. Written in 440 BC in the Ionic dialect of classical Greek, The Histories serves as a record of the ancient traditions, politics, geography, and clashes of various cultures that were known in Western Asia, Northern Africa and Greece at that time. The Histories also stands as one of the first accounts of the rise of the Persian Empire, as well as the events and causes of the Greco-Persian Wars between the Achaemenid Empire and the Greek city-states in the 5th century BC. The Histories was at some point divided into the nine books that appear in modern editions, conventionally named after the nine Muses.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: Herodotus and the Persian Wars John Claughton, 2008-01-03 Greece and Rome: Texts and Contexts provides students with direct access to the ancient world by offering new translations of extracts from the key texts of its literature, history and civilization, and by setting them in their historical, social and cultural contexts. The series is suitable for both advanced secondary school and undergraduate study, giving translations that are accurate and accessible, accompanied by notes that will enable all students to engage with the primary sources. Key features of the series include: questions which prompt students to develop their own informed opinions, and to consider the relevance of ancient texts to the modern world notes alongside the texts for easy reference stimulating illustrations throughout. Herodotus, writing in the second half of the 5th century BC, is the first historian of western civilization. His narrative tells of the expansion of the Persian Empire in the 6th and 5th centuries BC and the wars between Greece and Persia in 490, 480 and 479 BC. Some of the most famous battles of history Marathon, Thermopylae and Salamis - are dramatically described in his work. However, Herodotus' greatness lies not only in the momentous nature of the events he describes. His purpose is to explain why the wars happened, and his sophisticated and complex answer encompasses the relation of gods to men, the nature of different peoples and the character of individuals. Herodotus says that he will write equally about the two sides of the war, and his narrative of the clash between East and West, between democracy and autocracy, has striking and disturbing modern resonances. Book jacket.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: Herodotus and Religion in the Persian Wars Jon D. Mikalson, 2004-07-21 The two great Persian invasions of Greece, in 490 and 480-79 B.C., both repulsed by the Greeks, provide our best opportunity for understanding the interplay of religion and history in ancient Greece. Using the Histories of Herodotus as well as other historical and archaeological sources, Jon Mikalson shows how the Greeks practiced their religion at this pivotal moment in their history. In the period of the invasions and the years immediately after, the Greeks--internationally, state by state, and sometimes individually--turned to their deities, using religious practices to influence, understand, and commemorate events that were threatening their very existence. Greeks prayed and sacrificed; made and fulfilled vows to the gods; consulted oracles; interpreted omens and dreams; created cults, sanctuaries, and festivals; and offered dozens of dedications to their gods and heroes--all in relation to known historical events. By portraying the human situations and historical circumstances in which Greeks practiced their religion, Mikalson advances our knowledge of the role of religion in fifth-century Greece and reveals a religious dimension of the Persian Wars that has been previously overlooked.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: The Histories Herodotus, 2008-04-17 Herodotus is not only known as the `father of history', as Cicero called him, but also the father of ethnography; as well as charting the historical background to the Persian Wars, his curiosity also prompts frequent digression on the cultures of the peoples he introduces. While much of the information he gives has proved to be astonishingly accurate, he also entertains us with delightful tales of one-eyed men and gold-digging ants. This readable new translation is supplemented with expansive notes that provide readers the background that they need to appreciate the book in depth. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: Herodotus: Histories Book IX Herodotus, 2002-12-05 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, the first in English devoted solely to Book IX in over a century, treats Herodotus' work as both an historical narrative and a work of literature, incorporating the results of recent scholarly work in the fields of Greek history and historiography. It contains a Greek text together with detailed philological, literary, and historical notes designed to assist the intermediate and advanced Greek student. It will also be of use to graduate students and scholars.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: The History of Herodotus Herodotus, 1928 This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!
  herodotus history of the persian wars: The Story of the Persian War from Herodotus Herodotus, 1881
  herodotus history of the persian wars: The Histories Book 7: Polymnia Herodotus, 2015-08-24 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 and vivid narrative. The Histories-his masterpiece and the only work he is known to have produced-is a record of his inquiry, being an investigation of the origins of the Greco-Persian Wars and including a wealth of geographical and ethnographical information. The Histories, were divided into nine books, named after the nine Muses: the Muse of History, Clio, representing the first book, then Euterpe, Thaleia, Melpomene, Terpsichore, Erato, Polymnia, Ourania and Calliope for books 2 to 9, respectively.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: Reading Herodotus Debra Hamel, 2012-09-15 How to destroy a mighty empire: the story of Croesus of Lydia -- Cannibals and conquests: the story of Cyrus the Great -- Horny goats and medicinal urine: the Egyptian logos -- Madness and mummies: the reign of Cambyses -- Meanwhile, elsewhere in the Mediterranean: the stories of Polycrates and Periander -- Earless imposters and randy mounts: the early reign of Darius the Great -- The trouble with nomads: Darius' Scythian campaign -- Stuttering colonists and lousy deaths: the Libyan logos -- Tattooed slaves and ousted tyrants: post-Pisistratid Athens and the Ionian revolt -- Miltiades, madness, and Marathon: the first Persian War -- Feats of engineering and doomed valor: the Second Persian War to the Battle of Thermopylae -- Trial by trireme: the Battles at Artemisium and Salamis -- Concluding scenes: the Battles of Plataea and Mycale and the siege of Sestus.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: The Twitter Herodotus Debra Hamel, 2014-12-25 In the 5th century B.C., Herodotus of Halicarnassus wrote a lengthy account of the expansion of the Persian Empire and its ultimate collision with the city-states of Greece. The two Persian Wars of the early 5th century B.C.-with the legendary battles of Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis, and Plataea-were decisive moments in the history of Greece and indeed of all Europe. We owe much of what we know about them, and about the history and cultures of the pre-Classical ancient world, to Herodotus. In 2010 Debra Hamel embarked on a project of tweeting an abbreviated version of Herodotus' History of the Persian Wars: each of the History's 1535 sections would be summarized in a single tweet (that is, in 140 characters or less) and posted to the twitter account @iHerodotus, one tweet per day. The project would take more than four years to complete. This book, which is being released to coincide with the conclusion of the Twitter project, contains the entire tweeted History. Although much of Herodotus' rich story was necessarily omitted from this abbreviated version of his text, The Twitter Herodotus conveys well the great breadth of Herodotus' remarkable account. This very readable and entertaining, if unconventional, summary of the History can serve as an introduction to Herodotus' masterpiece and will entice readers to find out more about the author and his subject matter. A composition that will win the applause of the moment! - Thucydides
  herodotus history of the persian wars: Thucydides and Herodotus Edith Foster, Donald Lateiner, 2012-05-03 Thucydides and Herodotus is an edited collection which looks at two of the most important ancient Greek historians living in the 5th Century BCE. It examines the relevant relationship between them which is considered, especially nowadays, by historians and philologists to be more significant than previously realized.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: The Persian War in Herodotus and Other Ancient Voices William Shepherd, 2019-11-28 'An exciting, highly informative and also enjoyable read: Shepherd writes with clarity and verve... this book should find its way into the hands of all schools, universities and lovers of Herodotus.' - Peter Jones, Classics for All Weaving together the accounts of the ancient historian Herodotus with other ancient sources, this is the engrossing story of the triumph of Greece over the mighty Persian Empire. The Persian War is the name generally given to the first two decades of the period of conflict between the Greeks and the Persians that began in 499 BC and ended around 450. The pivotal moment came in 479, when a massive Persian invasion force was defeated and driven out of mainland Greece and Europe, never to return. The victory of a few Greek city-states over the world's first superpower was an extraordinary military feat that secured the future of Western civilization. All modern accounts of the war as a whole, and of the best-known battles of Marathon, Thermopylae and Salamis, depend on the ancient sources, foremost amongst them Herodotus. Yet although these modern narratives generally include numerous references to the ancient authors, they quote little directly from them. This is the first book to bring together Herodotus' entire narrative and interweave it with other ancient voices alongside detailed commentary to present and clarify the original texts. The extracts from other ancient writers add value to Herodotus' narrative in various ways: some offer fresh analysis and credible extra detail; some contradict him interestingly; some provide background illumination; and some add drama and colour. All are woven into a compelling narrative tapestry that brings this immense clash of arms vividly to life. 'Distinguished military historian of the Persian Wars William Shepherd [...] shows himself to be also a most sensitive interpreter of those Wars' original historian Herodotus. With Shepherd as our guide and Herodotus by our side this key moment in West-East relations is given its full cultural and strategic due.' Paul Cartledge, A.G. Leventis Senior Research Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge
  herodotus history of the persian wars: The Greek and Persian Wars 499–386 BC Philip de Souza, 2014-06-06 This book covers one of the defining periods of European history. The series of wars between the Classical Greeks and the Persian Empire produced the famous battles of Marathon, Thermopylae and Salamis, as well as an ill-fated attempt to overthrow the Persian king in 400 BC, which helped to inspire the conquests of Alexander the Great.To tell the story of these momentous events, of the lives of great men and women, of the societies and cultures that produced them, and to explain how and why they came into conflict was the aim of Herodotus, 'the Father of History', whose account of the wars is our principal source and the first book to be called a 'history'.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: On the War for Greek Freedom Herodotus, 2003-03-15 Designed for students with little or no background in ancient Greek language, history, and culture, this new abridgment presents those selections that comprise Herodotus’ historical narrative. These are meticulously annotated, and supplemented with a chronology of the Archaic Age, Historical Epilogue, glossary of main characters and places, index of proper names, and maps.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: The Landmark Herodotus Herodotus, 2009-06-02 “The most densely annotated, richly illustrated, and user friendly edition” of the greatest classical work of history ever written (Daniel Mendelsohn, The New Yorker)—from the editor of the widely praised The Landmark Thucydides. Cicero called Herodotus 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, Herodotus's account of the rise of the Persian Empire and its dramatic war with the Greek city sates set a standard for narrative nonfiction that continues to this day. Illustrated, annotated, and filled with maps—with an introduction by Rosalind Thomas, twenty-one appendices written by scholars at the top of their fields, and a new translation by Andrea L. Purvis—The Landmark Herodotus is a stunning edition.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: The Beginnings of History James Allan Evans, 2006-01-08 Abstract:
  herodotus history of the persian wars: The Histories Book 5: Terpsichore Herodotus, 2015-08-24 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 and vivid narrative. The Histories-his masterpiece and the only work he is known to have produced-is a record of his inquiry, being an investigation of the origins of the Greco-Persian Wars and including a wealth of geographical and ethnographical information. The Histories, were divided into nine books, named after the nine Muses: the Muse of History, Clio, representing the first book, then Euterpe, Thaleia, Melpomene, Terpsichore, Erato, Polymnia, Ourania and Calliope for books 2 to 9, respectively.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: The Histories Book 9: Calliope Herodotus, 2015-08-24 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 and vivid narrative. The Histories-his masterpiece and the only work he is known to have produced-is a record of his inquiry, being an investigation of the origins of the Greco-Persian Wars and including a wealth of geographical and ethnographical information. The Histories, were divided into nine books, named after the nine Muses: the Muse of History, Clio, representing the first book, then Euterpe, Thaleia, Melpomene, Terpsichore, Erato, Polymnia, Ourania and Calliope for books 2 to 9, respectively.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: Herodotus Book IX. Herodotus, 1887
  herodotus history of the persian wars: Histories Herodotus, 1996 This work comprises the first western historical writing. It provides a history of the then known world, and provides answers to questions such as: why did Pheidippides run from Marathon to Athens and why did Leonides and the Spartans comb their hair before the battle of Thermopylae.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: The Persian Wars Herodotus, 1999 Recounts the history of the Persian Wars, which occurred in 5th century Greece between the Persian Empire and Greek city-states, including Athens and Sparta. Discusses the Battle of Marathon, the Battle at Thermopylae, and the Battle of Plataea. The information is provided by Ellis L. Knox of Boise State University.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: The Archaeology of Ancient Greece James Whitley, 2001-10-04 A synthesis of research on the material culture of Greece in the Archaic and Classical periods.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: Herodotus: A Very Short Introduction Jennifer T. Roberts, 2011-06-23 Jennifer Roberts introduces the background and writing of the 5th century Greek thinker and researcher Herodotus of Halicarnassus, who invented the genre of historical investigation. She discusses all aspects of his work, including his fascination with his origins; his travels; his interest in seeing the world; and the recurring themes of his work.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: The Histories of Herodotus, a Translation by George Rawlinson HERODOTUS., 2018-10-25 Herodotus was a Greek historian who was born in the 5th century BC in what is now modern-day Bodrum in Turkey (then part of the vast Persian Empire). A contemporary of Thucydides, Socrates, and Euripides he is often called 'The Father of History', initially by no less than Cicero. Herodotus broke from the then tradition to treat history as one of investigation of facts and evidence to present a better whole. The Histories is the only work for which he is known to have produced a record of his inquiry on the origins of the Greco-Persian Wars; In it he deals with the lives of Croesus, Cyrus, Cambyses, Smerdis, Darius, and Xerxes and the battles of Marathon, Thermopylae, Artemisium, Salamis, Plataea, and Mycale. He expands into many cultural, ethnographical, geographical, historiographical, and areas to form a complete cultural landscape. This attention to detail helps The Histories remain a riveting account of this fascinating trime. Whilst some of what he wrote appears inaccurate to modern day historians Herodortus would state that he reports only what he was told. Much of what he wrote has now been confirmed as an accurate distillation of the times. Over the centureries many have translated his works. George Rawlinson was born on 23rd November 1812 at Chadlington, Oxfordshire. He was the younger brother to the eminent Assyriologist, Sir Henry Rawlinson. Rawlinson took his degree at Trinity College, Oxford in 1838. Here he also enjoyed playing cricket and was considered to have been a rare talent at the sport. In 1840 he was elected to a fellowship at Exeter College, Oxford. After being ordained in 1841 he became, from 1842 to 1846, a tutor there as well. In 1846 Rawlinson married Louisa, the daughter of Sir RA Chermside. His progress continued to be rapid and varied in acknowledgement of his undoubted talents. In 1859 he was made a Bampton lecturer, and was Camden Professor of Ancient History from 1861 to 1889. By 1872 Rawlinson was appointed canon of Canterbury, and after 1888 he was rector of All Hallows, Lombard Street. In 1873, he was made proctor in Convocation for the Chapter of Canterbury. As a scholar he produced, either on his own or in collaboration, several works which are greatly thought of even to this day. His translation of the History of Herodotus (in collaboration with Sir Henry Rawlinson and Sir John Gardiner Wilkinson), 1858-60; The Five Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World, 1862-67; which was later expanded to include The Sixth Great Oriental Monarchy (Parthian), 1873; and The Seventh Great Oriental Monarchy (Sassanian), 1875. Among his other works were Manual of Ancient History, 1869; Historical Illustrations of the Old Testament, 1871; The Origin of Nations, 1877; History of Ancient Egypt, 1881; Egypt and Babylon, 1885; History of Phoenicia, 1889; Parthia, 1893; Memoir of Major-General Sir HC Rawlinson, 1898. His lectures to an audience at Oxford University on the topic of the accuracy of the Bible in 1859 were published as the apologetic work The Historical Evidences of the Truth of the Scripture Records Stated Anew in later years. Despite this somewhat prodigious output and alongside his other clerical and family duties he contributed to the Speaker's Commentary, the Pulpit Commentary, Smith's Dictionary of the Bible, and various similar publications. George Rawlinson died on 7th October, 1902 in Canterbury.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: Herodotus: Persian Wars Herodotus, 1988 A companion to Herodotus : the Histories, bks 1-5, transl by Aubrey de Selincourt.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: Brill’s Companion to the Reception of Herodotus in Antiquity and Beyond , 2016-01-19 Brill's Companion to the Reception of Herodotus in Antiquity and Beyond offers new insights on the reception and cultural transmission of one of the most controversial and influential texts to have survived from Classical Antiquity. Herodotus’ Histories has been adopted, adapted, imitated, contested, admired and criticized across diverse genres, historical periods, and geographical boundaries. This companion, edited by Jessica Priestley and Vasiliki Zali, examines the reception of Herodotus in a range of cultural contexts, from the fifth century BC to the twentieth century AD. The essays consider key topics such as Herodotus' place in the Western historiographical tradition, translation of and scholarly engagement with the Histories, and the use of the Histories as a model for describing and interpreting cultural and geographical material.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: The History of Herodotus, Volume 4 Herodotus, 2016-04-27 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: The Battle of Marathon Peter Krentz, 2010-09-07 How did the city-state of Athens defeat the invaders from Persia, the first world empire, on the plain of Marathon in 490 BCE? Clever scholars skeptical of our earliest surviving source, Herodotus, have produced one ingenious theory after another. In this stimulating new book, bound to provoke controversy, Peter Krentz argues that Herodotus was right after all. Beginning his analysis with the Athenians’ first formal contact with the Persians in 507 BCE, Krentz weaves together ancient evidence with travelers’ descriptions, archaeological discoveries, geological surveys, and the experiences of modern reenactors and soldiers to tell his story. Krentz argues that before Marathon the Athenian army fought in a much less organized way than the standard view of the hoplite phalanx suggests: as an irregularly armed mob rather than a disciplined formation of identically equipped infantry. At Marathon the Athenians equipped all their fighters, including archers and horsemen, as hoplites for the first time. Because their equipment weighed only half as much as is usually thought, the Athenians and their Plataean allies could charge almost a mile at a run, as Herodotus says they did. Krentz improves on this account in Herodotus by showing why the Athenians wanted to do such a risky thing.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: Philip and Alexander Adrian Goldsworthy, 2020-10-13 This definitive biography of one of history's most influential father-son duos tells the story of two rulers who gripped the world -- and their rise and fall from power. Alexander the Great's conquests staggered the world. He led his army across thousands of miles, overthrowing the greatest empires of his time and building a new one in their place. He claimed to be the son of a god, but he was actually the son of Philip II of Macedon. Philip inherited a minor kingdom that was on the verge of dismemberment, but despite his youth and inexperience, he made Macedonia dominant throughout Greece. It was Philip who created the armies that Alexander led into war against Persia. In Philip and Alexander, classical historian Adrian Goldsworthy shows that without the work and influence of his father, Alexander could not have achieved so much. This is the groundbreaking biography of two men who together conquered the world.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: Herodotus and the Question Why Christopher Pelling, 2019-07-15 In the 5th century BCE, Herodotus wrote the first known history to break from the tradition of Homeric storytelling, basing his text on empirical observations and arranging them systematically. Herodotus and the Question Why offers a comprehensive examination of the methods behind the Histories and the challenge of documenting human experiences, from the Persian Wars to cultural traditions. In lively, accessible prose, Christopher Pelling explores such elements as reconstructing the mentalities of storyteller and audience alike; distinctions between the human and the divine; and the evolving concepts of freedom, democracy, and individualism. Pelling traces the similarities between Herodotus's approach to physical phenomena (Why does the Nile flood?) and landmark events (Why did Xerxes invade Greece? And why did the Greeks win?), delivering a fascinating look at the explanatory process itself. The cultural forces that shaped Herodotus's thinking left a lasting legacy for us, making Herodotus and the Question Why especially relevant as we try to record and narrate the stories of our time and to fully understand them.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: Ctesias' 'History of Persia' Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones, James Robson, 2009-12-04 Towards the end of the fifth century BC Ctesias of Cnidus wrote his 23 book History of Persia. Ctesias is a remarkable figure: he lived and worked in the Persian court and, as a doctor, tended to the world’s most powerful kings and queens. His position gave him special insight into the workings of Persian court life and access to the gossip and scandal surrounding Persian history and court politics, past and present. His History of Persia was completed at a time when the Greeks were fascinated by Persia and seems very much to cater to contemporary interest in Persian wealth and opulence, powerful Persian women, the institution of the harem, kings and queens, eunuchs and secret plots. Presented here in English translation for the first time with commentaries, Ctesias offers a fascinating insight into Persia in the fifth century BC.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: The Second Persian War Herodotus, 2018-02-16 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: Xerxes Invades Greece Herodotus, 2006-05-04 A king who would be worshipped as a god... When Xerxes, King of Persia, crosses the Hellespont at the head of a formidable army, it seems inevitable that Greece will be crushed beneath its might. But the Greeks are far harder to defeat than he could ever have imagined. As storms lash the Persian ships, and sinister omens predict a cruel fate for the expedition, Xerxes strives onward, certain his enemies will accept him as their king. But as he soon discovers, the Greeks will sacrifice anything, even their lives, to keep their liberty...
  herodotus history of the persian wars: Thermopylae Ernle Bradford, 2014-04-01 An account of the ancient battle between Persia and the alliance of Greek city-states, including the legendary “300 Spartans.” In 480 BCE, Persian king Xerxes led a massive invasion of Greece. A critical point in this invasion was the battle for the pass at Thermopylae—“Hot Gates” in Greek. Xerxes had amassed one of the largest armies yet known to man, while Leonidas’s troops, a group of united Spartans, Thespians, Thebans, and others, including slaves, were a small fraction of the Persian horde. Despite the overwhelming odds, Leonidas and his men stood their ground for three days in a historic display of patriotism and courage. In Thermopylae: Battle for the West, acclaimed author Ernle Bradford covers the entire era of the invasion—from the foundation of the Persian empire to the accession of Darius all the way to the final, bloody battles—in a fascinating and accessible look at warfare in ancient times.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: Herodotus and Sima Qian: The First Great Historians of Greece and China Thomas R. Martin, 2018-11-27 In this accessible volume, Thomas R. Martin compares the writings of Herodotus in ancient Greece with those of Sima Qian in ancient China to demonstrate the hallmarks of early history writing. While these authors lived in different centuries and were not aware of each other’s works, Martin shows the similar struggles that each grappled with in preparing their historical accounts and how their efforts helped invent modern notions of history writing and the job of the historian. The introduction’s cross-cultural analysis includes a biography of each author, illustrating the setting and times in which he worked, as well as a discussion of how each man introduced interpretation and moral judgment into his writing. The accompanying documents include excerpts from Herodotus’ The Histories and Sima Qian’s Shiji, which illustrate their approach to history writing and their understanding of their own cultures. Also featured are maps and illustrations, a chronology, questions to consider, and a selected bibliography.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: The Histories Book 2: Euterpe Herodotus, 2012-11-01 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 and vivid narrative. The Histories-his masterpiece and the only work he is known to have produced-is a record of his inquiry, being an investigation of the origins of the Greco-Persian Wars and including a wealth of geographical and ethnographical information. The Histories, were divided into nine books, named after the nine Muses: the Muse of History, Clio, representing the first book, then Euterpe, Thaleia, Melpomene, Terpsichore, Erato, Polymnia, Ourania and Calliope for books 2 to 9, respectively.
  herodotus history of the persian wars: The Way of Herodotus Justin Marozzi, 2008-12-09 An intriguing travel history exploring and evoking the world of Herodotus, with abundant commentary on the legacy and spirit of the father of history and the literary art he created.
Herodotus and the Persian Wars: memory, recrimination and the …
The history of the Persian Wars was not only narrated by Herodotus in his Histories. The wars were remembered with immense pride in a wide range of ways, by the victorious Greeks.

Herodotus and the Greco-Persian Wars - JSTOR
The Persians, for instance, went to war against the Massagetae, the. Ethiopians, the Scythians, and the Greeks, in addition to highly "civilized" peoples such as the Babylonians, Egyptians, …

Herodotus & the Persian Wars Ian Plant - Macquarie University
Let’s look at some examples from Herodotus’ history of the Persian invasion of Greece in 480 BC. Is the evidence from: ― Primary sources: original sources; close to origin of information. ― …

Herodotus and the Persian Wars - Utah State University
Herodotus and the Persian Wars • Herodotus is the first true historian known in Western Civilization • he lived during the Classical Age of Greece (the fifth century BCE)

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BOOK 1. Introduction and examination of the origins of the Persian Wars. [1.0] THESE are the researches of Herodotus of Halicarnassus, which he publishes, in the hope of thereby …

AlEXANDER I IN THE HISTORIES OF HERODOTUS
the father of History. Herodotus’ work “Histories” which is a record of his "inquiry" describes many issues concerning the Greco- Persian wars, including a wealth of geographical and …

The Histories of Herodotus: The Persian Wars - San José State …
The Histories of Herodotus: The Persian Wars Translated by G. C. MACAULAY, M.A. From THE FIRST BOOK OF THE HISTORIES, CALLED CLIO HIS is the Showing forth of the Inquiry of …

Herodotus The Persian Wars: The Battle of Marathon - MRS.
Herodotus (484-425 BC) is considered by many to be the founder of history as philosophical discipline. In this excerpt from his greatest work, the Persian Wars, he describes the crucial …

THE PLACE OF HERODOTUS IN THE HISTORY OF HISTORIOGRAPHY
confirmed by an analysis of the main episodes of the Persian wars. It is easy to see that what he knows about Thermopylae chiefly comes from Sparta, whereas Athenian traditions are behind …

Herodotus History Of The Persian Wars - Herodotus (PDF) …
The Histories of Herodotus describe the important wars of the fifth century BC. This work conveys the careful research and deliberate documentation of martial battles between the Greek city-

Herodotus on the Cause of the Greco-Persian Wars: (Herodotus, I, …
HERODOTUS ON THE CAUSE OF THE GRECO-PERSIAN WARS. (ilerodotus, I, 5) The opening chapters of ilerodotus are concerned with the origin of the war between Greece and Persia. …

Melina Tamiolaki - Ancient History Bulletin
Herodotus describes his view on the prevalence of the Athenian contribution to the Persian Wars as ἐπίφθονος, that is, susceptible to arouse envy ( LSJ , s.v. ‘liable to envy or jealousy, looked …

Thucydides' Persian Wars - Duke University
examine in this paper the influence of Herodotus, the first Greek historian whose work survives intact, on his successor, Thucydides; and the influence of the Persian Wars, the climax of …

Herodotus and Thucydides: “The Fathers” of the Science of the Past
Depending exclusively on secondary documents, this study examines the context in which Herodotus and Thucydides reconstructed the past and earned their enviable titles. To be able …

Herodotus, Politics and Athenian Democracy - Xavier University
Among the most influential ancient Greek figures is the “Father of History,” Herodotus of Halicarnassus, who chronicled the history of the Persian Wars. Herodotus used the Histories …

ANCIENT HISTORY - TSFX
Still, Herodotus states that the “already high reputation of Miltiades in Athens greatly increased” and he led an expedition against a group of Greek islands that were deemed to be Persian …

Herodotus' Catalogues of the Persian Empire in the Light of the
Many parts of Herodotus' great catalogues seem pre-determined. For example, there are 67 nations in Herodotus' account of Darius' Empire. There are 67 contingents in Xerxes' army, …

Who Are Herodotus' Persians? - JSTOR
This paper argues that Herodotus representation of Persian character and customs and his understanding the relationship between the king and his subjects is based on genuine tive …

Herodotus and the Strategy and Tactics of the Invasion of Xerxes
Nineteenth- and twentieth-century historians of the Persian Wars have been so concerned with the problem of reconstructing their strategy and tactics along lines suitable to modern mili-tary …

The 'Rise and Fall' of Archaic Miletus - JSTOR
abstract: This paper re-examines the history of Miletus during the mid-6th century BCE. Herodotus' account tells of a period of decline in Miletus yet also states that it was the only …

Herodotus and the Persian Wars: memory, recrimination and the …
The history of the Persian Wars was not only narrated by Herodotus in his Histories. The wars were remembered with immense pride in a wide range of ways, by the victorious Greeks.

Herodotus and the Greco-Persian Wars - JSTOR
The Persians, for instance, went to war against the Massagetae, the. Ethiopians, the Scythians, and the Greeks, in addition to highly "civilized" peoples such as the Babylonians, Egyptians, and Lydians. Herodotus saw wars against the "uncivilized" as unjust, and often he …

Herodotus & the Persian Wars Ian Plant - Macquarie University
Let’s look at some examples from Herodotus’ history of the Persian invasion of Greece in 480 BC. Is the evidence from: ― Primary sources: original sources; close to origin of information. ― Secondary sources: sources which cite, comment on or build upon primary sources.

Herodotus and the Persian Wars - Utah State University
Herodotus and the Persian Wars • Herodotus is the first true historian known in Western Civilization • he lived during the Classical Age of Greece (the fifth century BCE)

The Persian Wars by Herodotus - brfencing.org
BOOK 1. Introduction and examination of the origins of the Persian Wars. [1.0] THESE are the researches of Herodotus of Halicarnassus, which he publishes, in the hope of thereby preserving from decay the remembrance of what men have done, and of preventing the great and wonderful actions of the Greeks and the Barbarians from losing their due ...

AlEXANDER I IN THE HISTORIES OF HERODOTUS
the father of History. Herodotus’ work “Histories” which is a record of his "inquiry" describes many issues concerning the Greco- Persian wars, including a wealth of geographical and ethnographical information. It is crucial to underline the fact that

The Histories of Herodotus: The Persian Wars - San José State …
The Histories of Herodotus: The Persian Wars Translated by G. C. MACAULAY, M.A. From THE FIRST BOOK OF THE HISTORIES, CALLED CLIO HIS is the Showing forth of the Inquiry of Herodotus of Halicarnassos, to the end that neither the deeds of men may be forgotten by lapse of time, nor the works great and marvelous, which have been

Herodotus The Persian Wars: The Battle of Marathon - MRS.
Herodotus (484-425 BC) is considered by many to be the founder of history as philosophical discipline. In this excerpt from his greatest work, the Persian Wars, he describes the crucial battle of Marathon between the Greeks and the Persians.

THE PLACE OF HERODOTUS IN THE HISTORY OF …
confirmed by an analysis of the main episodes of the Persian wars. It is easy to see that what he knows about Thermopylae chiefly comes from Sparta, whereas Athenian traditions are behind his accounts of Marathon, Salamis and Plataea. In other words Herodotus managed to produce a very respectable

Herodotus History Of The Persian Wars - Herodotus (PDF) …
The Histories of Herodotus describe the important wars of the fifth century BC. This work conveys the careful research and deliberate documentation of martial battles between the Greek city-

Herodotus on the Cause of the Greco-Persian Wars: (Herodotus, I…
HERODOTUS ON THE CAUSE OF THE GRECO-PERSIAN WARS. (ilerodotus, I, 5) The opening chapters of ilerodotus are concerned with the origin of the war between Greece and Persia. They introduce not only the main subject but also the Lydian Xo'yos, both of which come into view when we read of Croesus in I, 5: fya 8c

Melina Tamiolaki - Ancient History Bulletin
Herodotus describes his view on the prevalence of the Athenian contribution to the Persian Wars as ἐπίφθονος, that is, susceptible to arouse envy ( LSJ , s.v. ‘liable to envy or jealousy, looked on with jealousy,

Thucydides' Persian Wars - Duke University
examine in this paper the influence of Herodotus, the first Greek historian whose work survives intact, on his successor, Thucydides; and the influence of the Persian Wars, the climax of Herodotus' work, on Thucydides' conception of his subject, …

Herodotus and Thucydides: “The Fathers” of the Science of the Past
Depending exclusively on secondary documents, this study examines the context in which Herodotus and Thucydides reconstructed the past and earned their enviable titles. To be able to do this successfully, the study first briefly reappraises pioneering attempts at the study of history.

Herodotus, Politics and Athenian Democracy - Xavier University
Among the most influential ancient Greek figures is the “Father of History,” Herodotus of Halicarnassus, who chronicled the history of the Persian Wars. Herodotus used the Histories as a medium for discussing the political trends of his time, specifically those in Athens.

ANCIENT HISTORY - TSFX
Still, Herodotus states that the “already high reputation of Miltiades in Athens greatly increased” and he led an expedition against a group of Greek islands that were deemed to be Persian supporters. However, this was not a successful mission and Miltiades was badly wounded.

Herodotus' Catalogues of the Persian Empire in the Light of the …
Many parts of Herodotus' great catalogues seem pre-determined. For example, there are 67 nations in Herodotus' account of Darius' Empire. There are 67 contingents in Xerxes' army, navy, and cavalry. And there are 67 commanders in the combined Greek and Trojan armies of the Iliad.

Who Are Herodotus' Persians? - JSTOR
This paper argues that Herodotus representation of Persian character and customs and his understanding the relationship between the king and his subjects is based on genuine tive traditions that reflect an internal debate within Persian elites in aftermath of their war against Greece. Historians of ancient Persia often deplore their dependence.

Herodotus and the Strategy and Tactics of the Invasion of Xerxes
Nineteenth- and twentieth-century historians of the Persian Wars have been so concerned with the problem of reconstructing their strategy and tactics along lines suitable to modern mili-tary academies that they have devoted little attention to the simple question: how well did Herodotus understand the principles of strategy and tac- tics ?

The 'Rise and Fall' of Archaic Miletus - JSTOR
abstract: This paper re-examines the history of Miletus during the mid-6th century BCE. Herodotus' account tells of a period of decline in Miletus yet also states that it was the only mainland Ionian city to remain independent of Persia after Cyrus' conquest of Lydia in 546 BCE.