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772 pages • first pub -430 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780192126092
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Edition Pub Date: 07 May 1998
The Histories by Herodotus is ideal for readers who relish immersive explorations of ancient civilizations and the intricate interplay of culture, conflict, and human ambition through meticulously detailed storytelling.
Description
"The father of history," as Cicero called him, and a writer possessed of remarkable narrative gifts, enormous scope, and considerable charm, Herodotus has always been beloved by readers well-versed in the classics. Recently, the critical and popul...
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Moods
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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Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Animal cruelty, Animal deathModerate
Slavery, Misogyny, Sexual violenceMinor
Rape, Suicide, Torture
772 pages • first pub -430 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780192126092
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Edition Pub Date: 07 May 1998
The Histories by Herodotus is ideal for readers who relish immersive explorations of ancient civilizations and the intricate interplay of culture, conflict, and human ambition through meticulously detailed storytelling.
Description
"The father of history," as Cicero called him, and a writer possessed of remarkable narrative gifts, enormous scope, and considerable charm, Herodotus has always been beloved by readers well-versed in the classics. Recently, the critical and popul...
Community Reviews
Moods
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%
Pace
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Animal cruelty, Animal deathModerate
Slavery, Misogyny, Sexual violenceMinor
Rape, Suicide, Torture