Greek Historiography PDF
by Thomas F. Scanlon
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This volume provides an accessible, comprehensive, and up-to-date survey of the ancient Greek genre of historical writing from its origins before Herodotus to the Greek historians of the Roman imperial era, seven centuries later.
- Focuses on the themes of power and human nature, causation, divine justice, leadership, civilization versus barbarism, legacy, and literary reception
- Includes thorough summaries alongside textual analysis that signpost key passages and highlight thematic connections, helping readers navigate their way through the original texts
- Situates historical writing among the forms of epic and lyric poetry, drama, philosophy, and science
- Uses the best current translations and includes a detailed list of further reading that includes important new scholarship
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- Publisher:Wiley
- Publication Date:26/06/2015
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- ISBN:9781119085799
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- Format:PDF
- Publisher:Wiley
- Publication Date:26/06/2015
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- ISBN:9781119085799