Robert B Strassler Herodotus (46 results)

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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Later pr. Book is square, solid, and unread. No remainder marks. This book is so sharp it could slice even Superman's skin -- you'll shout up, up, and away with glee when it arrives at your door! NOTE: Light traces of handling to the sides of the pages.

Paperback. Condition: Good. "The most densely annotated, richly illustrated, and user friendly edition" of the greatest classical work of history ever written (Daniel Mendelsohn, The New Yorker)--from the editor of the widely praised The Landmark Thucydides. Cicero called Herodotus "the father of history," and his only work, The Histories, is considered the first true piece of historical writing in Western literature. With lucid prose, Herodotus's account of the rise of the Persian Empire and its dramatic war with the Greek city sates set a standard for narrative nonfiction that continues to this day. Illustrated, annotated, and filled with maps--with an introduction by Rosalind Thomas, twenty-one appendices written by scholars at the top of their fields, and a new translation by Andrea L. Purvis--The Landmark Herodotus is a stunning edition.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. "The most densely annotated, richly illustrated, and user friendly edition" of the greatest classical work of history ever written (Daniel Mendelsohn, The New Yorker)--from the editor of the widely praised The Landmark Thucydides. Cicero called Herodotus "the father of history," and his only work, The Histories, is considered the first true piece of historical writing in Western literature. With lucid prose, Herodotus's account of the rise of the Persian Empire and its dramatic war with the Greek city sates set a standard for narrative nonfiction that continues to this day. Illustrated, annotated, and filled with maps--with an introduction by Rosalind Thomas, twenty-one appendices written by scholars at the top of their fields, and a new translation by Andrea L. Purvis--The Landmark Herodotus is a stunning edition.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. "The most densely annotated, richly illustrated, and user friendly edition" of the greatest classical work of history ever written (Daniel Mendelsohn, The New Yorker)--from the editor of the widely praised The Landmark Thucydides. Cicero called Herodotus "the father of history," and his only work, The Histories, is considered the first true piece of historical writing in Western literature. With lucid prose, Herodotus's account of the rise of the Persian Empire and its dramatic war with the Greek city sates set a standard for narrative nonfiction that continues to this day. Illustrated, annotated, and filled with maps--with an introduction by Rosalind Thomas, twenty-one appendices written by scholars at the top of their fields, and a new translation by Andrea L. Purvis--The Landmark Herodotus is a stunning edition.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. "The most densely annotated, richly illustrated, and user friendly edition" of the greatest classical work of history ever written (Daniel Mendelsohn, The New Yorker)--from the editor of the widely praised The Landmark Thucydides. Cicero called Herodotus "the father of history," and his only work, The Histories, is considered the first true piece of historical writing in Western literature. With lucid prose, Herodotus's account of the rise of the Persian Empire and its dramatic war with the Greek city sates set a standard for narrative nonfiction that continues to this day. Illustrated, annotated, and filled with maps--with an introduction by Rosalind Thomas, twenty-one appendices written by scholars at the top of their fields, and a new translation by Andrea L. Purvis--The Landmark Herodotus is a stunning edition.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Complete and clean. All pages present and readable, binding intact. Highlighting or writing is absent or limited to a handful of pages. No water damage. Cover and spine may show light shelf wear, edge bumping, or minor creasing. May have a remainder mark, stickers or sticker residue, or a previous owner's name. Access codes, CDs, DVDs, and other bundled supplements may not be included and should be assumed used or missing unless the listing explicitly states otherwise.…

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Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. *Clean, square, bright, solid* No marks! An uncreased binding. Lightly-worn exterior with some edgewear. Ships to you from Colorado.

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Reprint. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 953 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Remainder mark on bottom fore-edge. A very good copy.

Soft cover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition (as paperback). SUPERB: CLASSIC: INDISPENSABLE: NEW First Doubleday-Anchor large-format quality paperback Edition (Orig. June 2009) w/ no. line showing Fifteenth Printing (c. 2026): NEW semi-gloss laminated flexible card-stock & w/ titles handsomely displayed on front panel & on spine, IMMACULATE unblemished smooth-cut text-block exterior, NEW uncreased binding, PRISTINE interior handsomely printed w/ exceptional clarity & elegance on EXCELLENT silk-finish acid-free paper w/ a SUPERB & thorough apparatus of side & end-notes keyed to texts throughout * 7.26" x 9.18" x 1.76", 1.56 kg, lxiv+953+vii pp. of end-maps (1035) pp. * Illustrated throughout w/ maps, Dated Outline of Text, 22 Appendices by Leading Contemporary Scholars, Glossary, Ancient Sources, Bibliography for the General Reader, Figure Credits, Index, Reference Maps * ABOUT THE BOOK: From the editor of the widely praised 'The Landmark Thucydides', a new Landmark Edition of 'The Histories' by Herodotus, the greatest classical work of history ever written * Herodotus was a Greek historian living in Ionia during the 5th century BCE. He traveled extensively through the lands of the Mediterranean & the Black Sea & collected stories, & then recounted his experiences w/ the varied people & cultures he encountered. Cicero called him "the father of history" & his only work, 'The Histories', is considered the first true piece of historical writing in Western literature. With lucid prose that harks back to the time of oral tradition, Herodotus set a standard for narrative nonfiction that continues to this day. In 'The Histories', Herodotus chronicles the rise of the Persian Empire & its dramatic war w/ the Greek city-states. Within that story he includes rich veins of anthropology, ethnography, geology, & geography, pioneering these fields of study, & explores such universal themes as the nature of freedom, the role of religion, the human costs of war, & the dangers of absolute power. Ten years in the making, 'The Landmark Herodotus' gives us a new, dazzling translation by Andrea L. Purvis that makes this remarkable work of literature more accessible than ever before. Illustrated, annotated, & filled with maps, this edition also includes an introduction by Rosalind Thomas & 21 appendices written by scholars at the top of their fields, covering such topics as Athenian government, Egypt, Scythia, Persian arms & tactics, the Spartan state, oracles, religion, tyranny, & women. Like 'The Landmark Thucydides' before it, 'The Landmark Herodotus' is destined to be the most readable and comprehensively useful edition of 'The Histories' available. * ABOUT THE EDITOR: The editor of this superb volume, ROBERT B. STRASSLER, is an independent scholar whose articles have appeared in the Journal of Hellenic Studies. He holds an honorary doctorate of humanities & letters from Bard College & is chairman of the Aston Magna Foundation for Music & the Humanities. He lives in Brookline, Massachusetts. * ABOUT THE TRANSLATOR: ANDREA L. PURVIS holds a Ph.D. in classical studies from Duke University & has taught in Duke University's department of classical studies. She is author of 'Singular Dedications: Founders & Innovators of Private Cults in Classical Greece' & is coauthor of 'Four Island Utopias'. She lives in Durham, North Carolina.* SHIPPING: MNEMOSYNE wraps, labels & custom-packages this fine book for FREE domestic shipment via USPS MEDIA MAIL (or USPS PRIORITY MAIL for a below-cost additional fee) & via USPS FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL AIRMAIL for at-cost rates quoted upon request. …

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. LXIV plus 953 pages and map pages at rear. Maps and photos in text. Stout paperbound book. NO markings such as underlines, owner names, highlighter, notes, etc. In fact, I imagine that the book remains unread. No crease to spine. A moderate curl to cover keeps it from grading at "Near Fine" This is a well annotated edition. In new English translation.…

Condition: New. BOB STRASSLER, a graduate of Harvard and Harvard Business School, where he was a Baker Scholar, is the president of Riverside Capital Management Corp., and an unaffiliated scholar whose articles have appeared in the Journal of Hellenic Studies. .