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772 pages • first pub -430 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199535668
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 June 2008
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. Compelled by his desire to "prev...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,707 reviews
Moods
adventurous 56%
challenging 47%
reflective 27%
funny 14%
dark 13%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%
emotional 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 20%
fast 4%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, Animal deathModerate
Slavery, Sexual violence, TraffickingMinor
Rape, Colonisation, Torture
772 pages • first pub -430 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199535668
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 June 2008
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. Compelled by his desire to "prev...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,707 reviews
Moods
adventurous 56%
challenging 47%
reflective 27%
funny 14%
dark 13%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%
emotional 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 20%
fast 4%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, Animal deathModerate
Slavery, Sexual violence, TraffickingMinor
Rape, Colonisation, Torture