The Histories: Complete by Herodotus

535 pages first pub -430 (view editions)

nonfiction classics history adventurous informative slow-paced
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The Histories: Complete by Herodotus is ideal for readers who relish immersive explorations of ancient civilizations, blending meticulous historical inquiry with vivid storytelling that bridges the gap between scholarly depth and adventurous curiosity.

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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 ex...

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informative: 85%

adventurous: 57%

challenging: 50%

reflective: 27%

funny: 14%

dark: 10%

inspiring: 7%

tense: 6%

lighthearted: 5%

mysterious: 4%

emotional: 3%

relaxing: 3%

hopeful: 1%

sad: 1%


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17% of readers chose medium
78% of readers chose slow
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