The Histories by Herodotus
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First published: c. 425 B.C.
Number of Words: 313,000
Avg. Time to Read: 20 - 30 hours
Translator: G. C. Macaulay
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Written in the 5th century BC, The Histories is widely considered the first work of history in Western literature. The Greek historian Herodotus compiled this extensive account of the Greco-Persian Wars, including the famous battles of Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis, and Plataea. Beyond the military campaigns, he also delved into geography, anthropology, biology and folklore across Europe and Western Asia.
Through first-hand research and eyewitness interviews conducted during his travels, Herodotus aimed to preserve the causes and course of the conflicts between Greece and Persia in the 5th century BC. His work provides invaluable insights into life in ancient civilizations like Egypt and what is now Turkey. While not without flaws in terms of factual accuracy by modern standards, The Histories established many conventions for writing history, such as structuring chronologically and using primary sources.
Herodotus’ innovative approach to research and wide-ranging scope transformed history from a mere chronicle of events to a methodical investigative discipline. The Histories had immense influence on later Western historiography and remains one of the most important texts surviving from antiquity. It not only documented pivotal Greco-Persian Wars but shaped how historians approach their craft to this day.
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