A Commentary On Herodotus Books I-iv (bks. 1-4) -

The work was originally published in Italian as part of the Fondazione Lorenzo Valla series. The English edition was thoroughly reworked and supplemented with new material. Content Overview

Explores the mythical origins of the Greco-Persian conflict and the rise of Cyrus the Great. A Commentary on Herodotus Books I-IV (Bks. 1-4)

(2007) is widely considered the modern gold standard for scholars and serious students of the "Father of History". Published by Oxford University Press (OUP), this volume replaces the century-old, though still classic, commentary by How and Wells (1912) with updated archaeological and historical insights. Key Contributors and Origin The work was originally published in Italian as

David Asheri (Books I and III), Alan Lloyd (Book II), and Aldo Corcella (Book IV). English Editors: Oswyn Murray and Alfonso Moreno. (2007) is widely considered the modern gold standard

This commentary covers the first four books of Herodotus’s Histories , which focus on the rise of the Persian Empire and its early interactions with other civilizations.

A Commentary on Herodotus Books I-IV - Hardcover - David Asheri

What's it about? A scholarly commentary analyzing Herodotus's accounts of ancient civilizations, focusing on Lydia, Egypt, Persia, Amazon.com