A Commentary on Herodotus by W. W. How and J. Wells

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Author How, W. W. (Walter Wybergh), 1861-1932
Author Wells, J. (Joseph), 1855-1929
Title A Commentary on Herodotus
Note Reading ease score: 75.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Summary "A Commentary on Herodotus" by W. W. How and J. Wells is an academic work that serves as a detailed analysis of the ancient historian Herodotus, written in the early 20th century. This book fits within the genre of historical commentary and scholarship, focusing on the exploration of Herodotus's texts and their significance in the context of history and literature. The commentary likely discusses themes, figures, and cultural insights derived from Herodotus’s narratives, providing readers with deeper understanding of his work. The content of the book includes a comprehensive introduction to Herodotus's contributions to historiography along with in-depth commentary on his major works. How and Wells examine Herodotus's historical methodology, his cultural observations, and the narrative style that revolutionized storytelling in history. The book is likely to include appendixes which provide additional context, translations of various Eastern languages found in Herodotus's work, and perhaps comparative analyses with other historical figures, enriching the reader’s appreciation of Herodotus as the "Father of History." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject History, Ancient
Subject Herodotus. History
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EBook-No. 24146
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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