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The Histories
HerodotusAs entertaining as any novel, as informative as any history.
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“Custom is king of all.”
— Herodotus
Why It's Lindy
As entertaining as any novel, as informative as any history. Herodotus understood that history is made by human character, not abstract forces.
About This Volume
The earliest surviving work of historical non-fiction, covering the Persian Wars. Herodotus called the "Father of History."
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Why should I read The Histories?
As entertaining as any novel, as informative as any history. Herodotus understood that history is made by human character, not abstract forces.
What is The Histories about?
The earliest surviving work of historical non-fiction, covering the Persian Wars. Herodotus called the "Father of History."
