At its worst it sometimes degenerated to the level of gossip, but at its best it was a multidisciplinary portrayal of the world of his time. Thucydides and herodotus examines the relevant relationship between these historians which is considered, especially nowadays, by historians and philologists to be more significant than previously. Thucydides and herodotus examines the relevant relationship between these historians which is considered, especially nowadays, by historians and philologists to be more significant than. The stated purpose of the book is to offer an introduction to herodotus for students. From donald lateiner s introduction to the histories herodotus sometimes writes for children and sometimes for philosophers, said the greatest of modern historians, edward gibbon the history of the decline and fall of the roman empire, 17761788, chapter 24, note 54. The internet classics archive the history of herodotus by. Citation, invention and narrative artherodotusthe historical method of herodotus. Pdf thucydides and herodotus, oup 2012, complete book. The historical method of herodotus explores the intellectual habits and the literary principles of this pioneer writer of prose. After herodotus died, editors divided his histories into nine books. David grene, one of the best known translators of the greek classics, splendidly captures the peculiar quality of herodotus, the father of history. Thermopylae and pylos, with reference to the homeric. Get free shipping on the historical method of herodotus by donald lateiner, from.
Donald lateiner teaches greek, latin, ancient history and comparative folklore in the humanitiesclassics department at ohio wesleyan university. The histories was at some point divided into the nine books that appear in modern editions, conventionally named after the nine. Translator tom holland argues that the father of history is not only hugely entertaining but has an amazing capacity to. Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste resi e ordini iscriviti a. The histories by herodotus, first edition abebooks. This edited collection looks at two of the most important ancient greek historians living in the 5th century bce who are considered to be the founders of the western tradition of historiography. The historical method of herodotus phoenix supplementary volumes. Scopri the histories di herodotus, lateiner, donald. Herodotus extension of tisis from a merely ethical principle to an encompassing law of nature is now widely recognized. Herodotus describes the history and constituent parts of the persian empire in books iiv.
His invention earned him the title the father of history. Despite the rather formal language of the translation, the histories are very engaging. The historical method of herodotus phoenix supplementary volumes reprint edition by donald lateiner paperback, 336 pages, published 1989. Add one setup an account with your affiliations in order to access resources via your universitys proxy server configure custom proxy use this if your affiliation does not provide a proxy. A series of perceptive and lively articles has made lateiner s a familiar name to students of herodotus. Books by herodotus sorted by popularity project gutenberg books by herodotus sorted by popularity. The historical method of herodotus phoenix supplementary volumes author. Herodotus would have made his researches known to the larger world through oral recitations to a public crowd. Aug 07, 2014 a lexicon to herodotus, greek and english. So its fitting that, through herodotus book, the english patient reveals his own history. Herodotus 1 greek and latin texts with facing vocabulary. List of people mentioned in herodotus, book one wikipedia. The history of herodotus, volume 1 by herodotus full text.
Herodotus was a greek historian who was born in halicarnassus, in asia minor, in the fifth century b. This is the first time that i ever studied herodotus. The historical method of herodotus book by donald lateiner. Click anywhere in the line to jump to another position. Professor lateiner joined ohio wesleyans faculty in 1979 and is the john r. Buy the histories first printing first printing by donald. He also researches nonverbal behaviors in ancient literature. Herodotus, author of the histories, on librarything. Donald lateiner, deceptions and delusions in herodotus. A very thorough and complex work with much new insight into historiographic beginnings, this book provides through quotation and notes a. Herodotus portrays the conflict as one between the forces of slavery the persians on the one hand, and freedom the athenians and the confederacy of greek citystates which united against the invaders on the other.
Theory and practice in the histories of herodotus and thucydides 154 donald lateiner 8. Buy the historical method of herodotus phoenix supplementary volumes reprinted ed by lateiner, donald isbn. Macaulay and revised throughout by donald lateiner herodotus isbn. Nevertheless, donald lateiner s excellent introduction allowed even a novice like me to gain an understanding of the marvelous world which herodotus describes, of the historian himself and of his methods, and of. The historical method of herodotus by donald lateiner. University of toronto press, scholarly publishing division. Jun 18, 2007 herodotus wrote a very inclusive history. His method in the account of the empire is to describe each division of it not in a geographical order but rather as each was conquered by persiaby the successive persian kings cyrus, cambyses, and darius. He is the author of the historical method of herodotus and sardonic smile.
Donald lateiner argues, against the perception that herodotus work seems amorphous and ill organized, that the histories contain their own definition of historical significance. Edith foster, donald lateiner, thucydides and herodotus. Exclass carlo scardino, indirect discourse in herodotus and thucydides 67 96, lists many examples of oratio obliqua in the two authors along with their use of argumentative topoi and instances of rhetorical sophistication. Thucydides and herodotus, written by edith foster and donald lateiner published on 25 apr 2014 by brill. Books by herodotus sorted by popularity project gutenberg. The historical method of herodotus has 2 available editions to buy at alibris. Donald lateiner studies greek historiography, ancient epic, and the ancient novels. Herodotus was the first writer in the west to conceive the value of creating a record of the recent past. Of herodotus of halicarnassus, this is the presentation of his inquiry historie, so that human events may not be. Donald lateiner argues, against the perception that herodotus work. July 20 this link contains a free pdf copy of herodotus book i. Priestley, 1829, by pierre henri larcher page images at hathitrust.
The historical method of herodotus donald lateiner. He is known for having written the book the histories greek. Donald lateiner argues, against the perception that herodotus. Oct 04, 20 herodotuss histories dealt with the clash of civilisations east v west. Clio these are the researches of herodotus of halicarnassus, which he publishes, in the hope of thereby preserving from decay the remembrance of what men have done, and of preventing the great and wonderful actions of the greeks and the barbarians from losing their due meed of glory. But herodotus was the first not only to record the past but also to treat it as a philosophical problem, or research project, that could yield knowledge of human behavior. Herodotus presented his theme as recording the achievements of both our own greek and other peoples. Herodotus and the egyptian logos and donald lateiner, five systems of. Herodotus, the histories, book 1, chapter 1, section 0.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Thucydides and herodotus examines the relevant relationship between these historians which is considered, especially nowadays, by historians and philologists to be more. He has introduced and annotated translations of herodotus and thucydides. Thucydides and herodotus, written by edith foster and donald lateiner, polis. The historical method of herodotus phoenix supplementary volumes 9780802076847. At some point in antiquity herodotus history was divided into nine books, named for the nine muses. Donald lateiner argues, against the perception herodotus was the first writer in the west to conceive the value of creating a record of the recent past. John marincola writes in his introduction to the penguin edition of the histories that there are certain identifiable pieces in the early books of herodotus s work which could be labeled as performance pieces.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Thucydides and herodotus, 2012, thucydides and herodotus, edith foster edited donald lateiner edited shop online for books in the united states we use cookies to provide essential features and services. His scholarship focuses on homer and herodotus, and he has published a book on each. The journal for ancient greek political thought on deepdyve, the largest online rental service for scholarly research with thousands. The editor makes this point in the introduction when he rates herodotus as a greater historian than thucydides. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Project gutenberg offers 61,565 free ebooks for kindle, ipad, nook, android, and iphone.
Summary of the dialect of herodotus internet archive. New translation, selections, backgrounds, commentaries norton critical editions by herodotus, walter blanco and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Volume 1, number 1 june 1993 herodotus, the histories walter. Jun 28, 1987 the first english translation of herodotus might have been the best, but we have only two of the nine books and only the initials of its elizabethan translator, b. This article presents a list of people whom herodotus c. The history of herodotus book i the first book of the histories, called clio this is the showing forth of the inquiry of herodotus of halicarnassos, to the end that1 neither the deeds of men may be forgotten by lapse of time, nor the works2 great and marvellous, which have been produced some by hellenes and some by barbarians, may. Thats not to slight the first five book, which describe the world of herodotus time and the rise of the persian, egyptian and greek empires in fascinating detail. Hide browse bar your current position in the text is marked in blue. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. In this book he explores further various aspects of herodotus. It is interesting to see both historians utilizing indirect speech in similar. Lateiner does research in history of history and cultural history. Adapted to the text of gaisford and baehr 1843 paperback or softback by cary, henry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Hardly any justification is needed for the topic of this book. The historical method of herodotus phoenix supplementary volumes 9780802057938 by lateiner, donald and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. E prelo academico, impensis gulielmi laing, 1806, by herodotus, friedrich wolfgang reiz, petrus wesseling, richard porson, and george dunbar page images at hathitrust. The first five books look into the past to try to explain the rise and fall of the. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards. Buy the historical method of herodotus by donald lateiner. Greek and roman historiography and related genres, edited by jakub pigon this book first published 2008 cambridge scholars publishing 12 back chapman street, newcastle upon tyne, ne6 2xx, uk british library cataloguing in publication data a catalogue record for this book is available from the british library. Herodotus was an ancient greek historian who was born in halicarnassus in the persian empire modernday bodrum, turkey. Buy the historical method of herodotus by donald lateiner from waterstones today.
The father of history as a former adjunct history professor i wanted to learn more about the foundation of the field of history. Donald lateiner argues, against the perception that herodotus work seems amorphous and ill organized, that the histories contain their own definition of. This book looks at two of the most important ancient greek historians living in the fifth century bce who are considered. Herodotus has 361 books on goodreads with 122451 ratings. Summary of the dialect of herodotus by stein, heinrich, 1828publication date 1880 topics. Page xvii no other equal portion of the work of herodotus exhibits so remarkable a coherence, continuity, and freedom from digression, interruption, or asides as this the third and last volume, or trio, of books. Thucydides and herodotus, edith foster edited donald. Called the father of history, he wrote the first comprehensive attempt at secular narrative history, long considered the starting point of western historical writing.
He teaches greek, latin, and folklore at ohio wesleyan university. The historical method of herodotus phoenix supplementary volumes book. The historical method of herodotus phoenix supplementary. He found a way to coordinate the often conflicting data of history, ethnology, and culture. Greek text with facing vocabulary and commentary, 2nd ed. Thalia the abovementioned amasis was the egyptian king against whom cambyses, son of cyrus, made his expedition. Almasy keeps this book with him everywhere he goes, a fat volume that could explode at any moment like george costanzas wallet.
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