The History of Herodotus † Volume 1 – Audiobook: The History of Herodotus — Volume 1: Ancient Histories and Tales of the Past

Prabhat Prakashan · AI-narrated by Mary (from Google)
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"The History of Herodotus — Volume 1" by Herodotus is an ancient Greek historical text written in 440 BC. It serves as a record of ancient traditions, politics, geography, and clashes between the Greeks and their powerful Near-Eastern neighbors. The book provides valuable insights into the interactions and events of the time.Key Aspects of the Book "The History of Herodotus — Volume 1”:

Key Aspects of the Book "The History of Herodotus — Volume 1”:
Written in 440 BC in the Ionic dialect of classical Greek.
Serves as a record of ancient traditions, politics, geography, and clashes between the Greeks and their powerful Near-Eastern neighbors.
Provides valuable insights into the interactions and events of the time.

Herodotus, born around 484 BC, was an ancient Greek historian known as the "Father of History." He wrote "The History of Herodotus," a monumental work that consists of nine books. Volume 1 of this historical text, written in 440 BC, provides a detailed account of ancient traditions, politics, geography, and clashes between the Greeks and their powerful Near-Eastern neighbors. It is written in the Ionic dialect of classical Greek and offers valuable insights into the interactions and events of the time.

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Frances Sharkey
March 12, 2024
absolute bargain AI so there are interruptions of footnote numbers (I think don't care?) and too fast (slow it to 75%), it's one of the best history books I've ever read- so much unexpected salacious gossip in among well known tales of ancient cities of the Mediterranean and Persian peoples
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