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The Histories

The Histories

Composed around 430 BCE, The Histories by Herodotus is the earliest surviving work of Western historical writing. Divided into nine books, it covers the origins and course of the Greco-Persian Wars, while digressing into rich ethnographic and cultural accounts of the peoples of the ancient world—from Egypt and Scythia to Lydia and Babylon. Herodotus’s narrative combines eyewitness testimony, travelers’ tales, and critical inquiry, offering both a detailed record of events and a timeless exploration of human nature, power, and cultural diversity. His work remains an essential foundation for the study of classical history and historiography.

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