Book description
This text brings new approaches to Herodotus' sources and to his methods of collecting information, to the logic of his narrative and to his understanding of human behaviour. Drawing on recent advances in the understanding or oral tradition, the author takes issue with a number of theories about Herodotus' historicalā¦
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There are many books about Herodotus, butĀ John Gouldās book remains the best introduction even after thirty years. It appeared in the seriesĀ Historians on Historians, and Gould approaches history with an eye for what is distinct and unique in HerodotusāsĀ work.
There are excellent chapters on how Herodotus narrates his history, his views on religion and causation, and many other important aspects of the work. I like that, in contrast to earlier treatments of Herodotus (which often had a condescending attitude), Gould is sympathetic to what Herodotus was trying to accomplish, though, at the same time, he maintainsā¦
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