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Reading the Histories is like reading the first journalists who gather information and stories from all over the Mediterranean. Herodotus is not only known as the `father of history', as Cicero called him, but also the father of ethnography; as well as charting the historical background to the Persian Wars, his curiosity also prompts frequent digression on the cultures of the peoples he introduces. Herodotus: The Histories, translated by Robin Waterfield, is an excellent version of the famous work.As with all of Waterfield's translations, the prose is lively, easy to read, and instantly engaging. 83-88, note, p. 654) 26. It is a wonderful read - the stories are great, the sociological descriptions are wonderful, the deductive analysis (when placed into context) is remarkable. Unable to add item to List. There is a detailed introduction which sets the scene, and then hyperlinks from many sections into the helpful notes which makes good use of the Kindle facilities. (4. "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. As such it is well worth reading and engaging with. Read more. Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2018. Herodotus wrote about ancient Egypt in Book II (Euterpe), Book III (Thalia) and Book VII (Polyhymnia). Click anywhere in the line to jump to another position: Please try again. A thorough, annotated and hyperlinked version of The Histories, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2013. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Herodotus records the many brutal acts of ancient people. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. After all I am not going to sit an examination! 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