A review by rvandenboomgaard
The Madness of Cambyses by Herodotus

5.0

Good to be reminded of one of the originators of the study of history. Even though here, already, we see some of the summary of bland facts that is so characteristic of contemporary (academic) history, Herodotus is quite different not only because he uses myth, but because he dares to comment on the validity of the explanations he’s received, as well as simply make the text more of a narrative.

This greatly aids in the readability of the text.

Oh, and it’s nice to read the textual context to the famous story of Polycrates, his good luck, and his signet-ring!