In book 3, passages 102 to 105, herodotus reports that a species of foxsized, furry ants lives in one of the far eastern, indian provinces of the persian empire. The histories translated by robin waterfield this image depicts the bookcover of herodotus the histories, edited by carolyn dewald and translated by robin waterfield. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The histories by herodotus, 9780199535668, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Highlights the birth of democracy, tragedy, philosophy, science, and other greek achievements. Compelled by his desire to prevent the traces of human events from being erased by time, herotodus recounts the incidents preceding and following the persian wars. The histories herodotus carolyn dewald, waterfield robin download bok. The histories polybius robin waterfield and brian mcging oxford worlds classics. Herodotus histories full audiobook book 1 of 3 youtube. Read the histories by robin waterfield available from rakuten kobo. Waterfield is a writer and translator currently residing in greece. In so many ways we have changed, but in also so many ways, we still share much in common with our ancient ancestors. There is a detailed introduction which sets the scene, and then hyperlinks from many sections into the helpful notes which makes good use of the kindle facilities. Herodotus, waterfield, freelance writer and translator robin, dewald, associate professor of classics carolyn.
He is known for having written the book the histories greek. The first new translation for over thirty years of polybius histories, the major source for our knowledge of romes rise to world power and her method of rule in the years 220146 bc, including the second punic war, the defeat of hannibal and romes victories in the mediterranean. The histories is one of the classic books of western literature, and in this version it is brought helpfully into the information age. Buy herodotus ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Buy the histories oxford worlds classics penguin classic by herodotus, dewald, carolyn, waterfield, robin isbn. The rise of the persian empire is chronicled, and the causes for the conflict. This text is a new translation of the histories of herodotus. The histories by herodotus translated by george rawlinson this text was designed to accompany roman roads medias 4year video course old western culture. The histories herodotus translated by george rawlinson book 1 these are the researches of herodotus of halicarnassus, which he publishes, in the hope of thereby preserving from decay the remembrance of what men have done, and of preventing the great and wonderful actions of the greeks and the barbarians from. Creators, conquerors, and citizens a history of ancient greece robin waterfield. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The histories ebook by robin waterfield rakuten kobo. Carolyn dewald is professor of classics at the university of southern california. Herodotus dewald carolyn waterfield robin abebooks. Herodotus histories full audiobook book 3 of 3 youtube. Translated by robin waterfield, with an introduction and notes by carolyn dewald. Polybius, robin waterfield, brian mcging here is the first new translation for over thirty years of polybius histories, the major source for our knowledge of the eternal citys early rise to power, covering the years of the second punic war, the defeat of hannibal, and romes pivotal victories in the mediterranean. Over the last three years, much of what the guardian holds dear has. As with all of waterfield s translations, the prose is lively, easy to read, and instantly engaging. The histories by polybius, robin waterfield, brian mcging. Brian mcging has written articles on the hellenistic period and recently completed a book on polybius.
The first book of the histories, called clio this is the showing forth of the inquiry of herodotus of halicarnassos, to the end that 1 neither the deeds of men may be forgotten by lapse of time, nor the works 2 great and marvellous, which have been produced some by hellenes and some by barbarians, may lose their renown. The histories was at some point divided into the nine books that appear in modern. The histories, herodotus the histories of herodotus is the founding work of history in western literature. The histories of herodotus is considered the founding work of history in western literature. Herodotus, the histories, robin waterfield translation 2008. Herodotus traveled extensively around the ancient world, conducting interviews and collecting stories for his book.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Herodotus of halicarnassus, his researches are here set down to preserve the memory of the past by putting on record the astonishing achievements both of our own and of other peoples. The histories, translated by robin waterfield, is an excellent version of the famous work. Prior to that were the illiad and the oddyse by homer during the 700s b. Career after this, he went on to research ancient greek philosophy at kings college, cambridge until 1978, after which he became a lecturer at newcastle. Revised with introduction and notes by john marincola. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The histories herodotus carolyn dewald, waterfield robin. The histories oxford worlds classics english edition. Buy robin waterfield ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Here are presented the results of the enquiry carried out by herodotus of halicarnasus. The biblical writers borrowed from it to create characters such as the judges samson.
Nov 11, 2010 robin waterfield is an author and translator. Feb 06, 2010 herodotus of halicarnassus, his researches are here set down to preserve the memory of the past by putting on record the astonishing achievements both of our own and of other peoples. In book 3, the persians come up against the ethiopians, who. Sep 21, 20 herodotus traveled extensively around the ancient world, conducting interviews and collecting stories for his book. This region, he reports, is a sandy desert, and the sand there contains a wealth of fine gold dust. At some point in antiquity herodotus history was divided into nine books. The histories by herodotus and robin waterfield and carolyn dewald overview 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 wellversed in the classics. The histories by herodotus 1998, hardcover for sale. Thank you robin waterfield for leaving us the actual greek word soteria there instead of trying to translate it as freedom festival or deliverance days or something. The histories herodotus translated by robin waterfield and edited with an introduction and notes by carolyn dewald oxford worlds classics. Contentsshow biography early life he was born in 1952, and studied classics at manchester university in 1974, where he achieved a 1. The histories oxford worlds classics kindle edition by waterfield, robin, brian mcging, robin waterfield, brian mcging. Buy the paperback book the histories by herodotus at indigo.
The history of herodotus book i the first book of the histories, called clio this is the showing forth of the inquiry of herodotus of halicarnassos, to the end that1 neither the deeds of men may be forgotten by lapse of time, nor the works2 great and marvellous, which have been produced some by hellenes and some by barbarians, may. The histories oxford worlds classics series by herodotus. An exciting and rich narrative of the cradle of western civilization. Brian mcging has written articles on the hellenistic period and recently completed a book. The histories by herodotus 1998, hardcover for sale online. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the histories oxford worlds classics. Waterfield was born in 1952, and studied classics at manchester university, where he achieved a first class degree in 1974. Were featuring millions of their reader ratings on our book pages to help you find your new favourite book. I really enjoyed this book because it is the first book of history ever written by man. The histories oxford worlds classics kindle edition by waterfield, robin, carolyn dewald, carolyn dewald, carolyn dewald, robin waterfield.
The histories oxford worlds classics polybius, robin. Written in 440 bc in the ionic dialect of classical greek, the histories serves as a record of the ancient traditions, politics, geography, and clashes of various. Candaules, king of lydia, shews his wife by stealth to gyges, by william etty 1830. Oftentimes reading this book, it reminded me of star wars and lord of the rings, and made me wonder if george lucas and j. While much of the information he gives has proved to be astonishingly accurate, he also entertains us with delightful. Creators, conquerors, and citizens robin waterfield. 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 wellversed in the classics. Athenian history and society in the age of pericles. Herodotus the histories book one book two book three book four book five book six book seven book eight book nine. The occasion and the details of prusias festival are unknown. The histories by herodotus, robin waterfield waterstones. Written in 440 bc in the ionic dialect of classical greek, the histories serves as a record of the ancient traditions, politics, geography, and clashes of various cultures that were known in western asia, northern africa and greece at that time. His many acclaimed translations for owc include platos republic and five other plato translations, plutarch, herodotus, aristotle, xenophon and euripides. As well as charting the historical background to the persian wars.
Herodotus, dewald carolyn, waterfield robin published by oxford university press, usa september 15, 1998 9151998 1998 isbn 10. Books by robin waterfield robin waterfield average rating 4. Editor herodotus, carolyn dewald translated by robin waterfield. A major new translation of the classic work of ancient history. Readings the city of athens in the age of pericles. Herodotus historiesa chatty, dizzily digressive ninevolume account of the. He went on to research ancient greek philosophy at kings college, cambridge until 1978, after which he became a lecturer at newcastle university and then st andrews university. Buy the histories by herodotus, robin waterfield from waterstones today.
Provides more detail and a larger chronological scope than most general histories of ancient greece. This is a very good book for anyone with an interest in ancient greece and mythology. After initial successes and the execution of the last pharaoh, cambyses goes crazy. About herodotus carolyn dewald is associate professor of classics at the university of southern california. The histories oxford worlds classics 9780199535668.