Herodotus and the Philosophy of Empire

by Ann Ward

In Herodotus and the Philosophy of Empire, Ann Ward treats the classical writer not as a historian but as a political philosopher. Ward uses close textual analysis to demonstrate that Herodotus investigates recurring themes in the most important forms of government in the ancient world. This analysis of The Histories concludes with reflections on the problems of empire, not only for the Persians and the striving Athenians, but for...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1602580073
• ISBN13: 9781602580077
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Baylor University Press
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.1"