Herodotus and the Question Why

by Christopher Pelling

Book Overview

In the 5th century BCE, Herodotus wrote the first known Western history to build on 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,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1477324259
• ISBN13: 9781477324257
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"