Name: Herodotus, Book 1, Clio: Translated Literally from the Text of Baeher (1850)
ISBN: 9781164668411

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Herodotus, Book 1, Clio: Translated Literally From The Text Of Baeher (1850) is a book that contains a literal translation of the first book of Herodotus' Histories, which is dedicated to the Greek goddess of history, Clio. Herodotus was a Greek historian who lived in the 5th century BC and is considered the ""father of history"" due to his pioneering work in recording the events of his time.The book is translated from the original Greek text of Baeher, a renowned scholar of the time. It includes an introduction that provides background information on Herodotus and his work, as well as an overview of the first book of Histories. The book is divided into nine chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the history of the Persian Wars.The first chapter provides an overview of the geography and history of the Persian Empire, while the second chapter focuses on the reign of King Croesus of Lydia. The third chapter details the rise of Cyrus the Great and the Persian conquest of Lydia, while the fourth chapter covers the Persian invasion of Greece under the leadership of Darius I.The fifth chapter describes the Ionian Revolt, in which the Greek cities of Asia Minor rebelled against Persian rule, while the sixth chapter covers the Battle of Marathon, in which the Greeks defeated the Persians. The seventh chapter details the reign of Xerxes, who launched a second invasion of Greece, while the eighth chapter covers the Battle of Thermopylae and the naval Battle of Salamis.The final chapter of the book provides a summary of the events covered in the first book of Histories and sets the stage for the subsequent books. Overall, Herodotus, Book 1, Clio: Translated Literally From The Text Of Baeher (1850) provides a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient history, as well as anyone interested in learning about the Persian Wars and the early history of Greece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.