A Commentary on Herodotus

Herodotus, a pioneer in the field of historical research, wrote Histories, an account of the Persian-Greek struggle from the time of Croesus to Xerxes, which also contains a wealth of information on the customs and cultures of non-Greek peoples. In this two-volume commentary, How and Wells provide a standard analysis of the Histories, including short summaries of each section, an introduction to Herodotus's life and style, and fifteen appendices on text and content issues. This work is suitable for both scholars and students alike, offering a comprehensive examination of the father of history's most significant work.