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816 pages • first pub -430 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375400612
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Everyman's Library 234
Publication date: 25 March 1997
Description
Herodotus is not only the father of the art and the science of historical writing but also one of the Western tradition's most compelling storytellers. In tales such as that of Gyges--who murders Candaules, the king of Lydia, and unsurps his thron...
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
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Graphic
War, Violence, Animal deathModerate
Slavery, Sexual violence, TraffickingMinor
Rape, Colonisation, Torture
816 pages • first pub -430 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375400612
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Everyman's Library 234
Publication date: 25 March 1997
Description
Herodotus is not only the father of the art and the science of historical writing but also one of the Western tradition's most compelling storytellers. In tales such as that of Gyges--who murders Candaules, the king of Lydia, and unsurps his thron...
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