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Herodotus: Histories Book VI

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Edited with Introduction and Notes by Simon Hornblower, Christopher Pelling, University of Oxford
Published 2017

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Book VI of the Histories is one of Herodotus' most varied books, beginning with the final collapse of the Ionian Revolt and moving on to the Athenian triumph at Marathon (490 BC); it also includes fascinating material on Sparta, full of court intrigue and culminating in Kleomenes' grisly death, and there is comedy too, with Alkmeon's cramming clothes, boots, and even cheeks with gold dust, then Hippokleides 'dancing away his marriage'. In Herodotus' time, Marathon was already reaching almost legendary…

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  • A full and up-to-date edition of one of Herodotus' most varied books, which includes his account of the Battle of Marathon
  • Pays particular attention to literary aspects of the text, whilst also including material on important historical background and the book's place in the Histories
  • Provides a new Greek text and considerable notes to aid students with translation

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