The Essential Herodotus: Translation, Introduction, and Annotations by William A. Johnson

Synopsis

New Translations Of Essential Selections From The Writings Of Herodotus, The World's First Historian. William A. Johnson Offers Annotations To Guide The Reader Through Herodotus's Works, Which Include Descriptions Of Life In The 5th And 6th Century Bc, Including Political Histories Of Egypt And The Greco-persian War.-- Preface -- About The Translator -- Introduction -- Maps -- Central Persons In Herodotus -- The Great Kings Of Persia (the Achaemenids) -- Time Line -- The Researches Of Herodotus Of Halicarnassus -- Book 1 -- Book 2 -- Book 3 -- Book 4 -- Books 5 And 6 -- Book 6 -- Book 7 -- Book 8 -- Book 9. Translation, Introduction, And Annotations By William A. Johnson. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 252-253), Glossary, And Index.