Herodotus, the 'Father of History' composed his histories around 440 BC, and strove to document the clash of grand civilizations. An epic narrative account of the Trojan War opens his account, and it culminates with the Alexander's return from Athens. Brimming with knowledge and legend about ancient geography, ethnography, zoology, and other elements, The Histories is filled with straightforward accounts along with bizarre and fantastical stories of the past. Translation by Tom Holland. Introduction by Paul Cartledge. 833 pages, softcover.
