Herodotus: Histories Book IX

Commentary providing a Greek text with detailed philological, literary, and historical notes.

Herodotus (Author), Michael A. Flower (Edited by), John Marincola (Edited by)

9780521596503, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 5 December 2002

376 pages, 1 b/w illus. 3 maps
20.3 x 12.7 x 2.1 cm, 0.41 kg

'This work represents a turning point in Herodotean studies: one can only wish that the other books of Herodotus' Histories will become the subject of editions and commentaries of the same standard.' Journal of Hellenic Studies

Book IX of Herodotus' Histories provides the conclusion and climax to his work, as the victories at Plataea and Mycale complete the improbable Greek victory over Persia. The major themes of the work are all here echoed, modified, and revisited, and Book IX is thus essential for exploring its meaning (or range of possible meanings). This commentary, the first in English devoted solely to Book IX in over a century, treats Herodotus' work as both an historical narrative and a work of literature, incorporating the results of recent scholarly work in the fields of Greek history and historiography. It contains a Greek text together with detailed philological, literary, and historical notes designed to assist the intermediate and advanced Greek student. It will also be of use to graduate students and scholars.

List of maps and figures
Preface
Acknowledgements
List of abbreviations
Introduction
Herodotus Histories Book IX
Commentary
Appendixes
Bibliography
Indexes.

Subject Areas: Ancient history: to c 500 CE [HBLA], General & world history [HBG], Literary studies: classical, early & medieval [DSBB]