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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... Read Full Overview

When Cyrus had brought his life to an end, Cambyses received the royal power in succession, being the son of Cyrus and of Cassandane the daughter of Pharnaspes, for whose death, which came about before his own, Cyrus had made great mourning himself and also had proclaimed to... Read Full Overview

When Cyrus had brought his life to an end, Cambyses received the royal power in succession, being the son of Cyrus and of Cassandane the daughter of Pharnaspes, for whose death, which came about before his own, Cyrus had made great mourning himself and also had proclaimed to... Read Full Overview

Texte fondateur de la litterature ethnographique, le livre II des Histoires d'Herodote se propose d'apprehender les multiples facettes de la culture egyptienne. Lors de son "expedition d'Egypte," Herodote emporte dans ses bagages la trousse a outils du rationalisme ionien: polarite... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

"An Account of Egypt" from Herodotus. Greek historian from Ionia (5th century).