The Greek Histories: The Sweeping History of Ancient Greece as Told by Its First

Description: The Greek Histories by Mary Lefkowitz, James Romm Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description From the leading scholars behind The Greek Plays, a collection of the best translations of the foremost Greek historians, presenting a sweeping history of ancient Greece as recorded by its first chroniclers. Publisher Description From the leading scholars behind The Greek Plays, a collection of the best translations of the foremost early Greek historians, presenting a sweeping history of Ancient Greece by its first chroniclers."This astute selection of texts, intelligently and accessibly interconnected and in highly readable translations, is just the thing to remind usat human history, though lamentably a work in progress, is always something we can understand better." -Sarah Ruden, translator of The Gospels and author of The Face of WaterFrom the leading scholars behind The Greek Plays, a collection of the best translations of the foremost Greek historians, presenting a sweeping history of ancient Greece as recorded by its first chroniclers"Just the thing to remind us that human history, though lamentably a work in progress, is always something we can understand better."-Sarah Ruden, translator of The Gospels and author of The Face of WaterThe historians of ancient Greece were pioneers of a new literary craft; their work stands among the worlds most enduring and important legacies and forms the foundation of a major modern discipline. This highly readable edition includes new and newly revised translations of selections from Herodotus-often called the "father of history"-Thucydides, Xenophon, and Plutarch, the four greatest Greek innovators of historical narrative. Here the reader will find their most important, and most widely taught, passages collected in a single volume. The excerpts chart the landmark events of ancient Greece and provide a comprehensive account of the entire classical Greek age.From the start the Greek historians demonstrated how broad and varied historical writing could be and brought their craft beyond a mere chronicle of past events. This volume explores each authors interest in religion, leadership, character, and the lessons of war. How, for instance, should readers interpret Herodotus inclusion of speeches and dialogues, dreams, and oracles as part of the "factual" record? What did Thucydides understand about human nature that (as he said) stays constant throughout time? How did Plutarch frame historical biography as a means of depicting the moral qualities of great men?Complete with introductions to the works of each historian, footnotes providing context and explaining obscurities, maps, and an appendix on the Greek conduct of war, this volume is an invaluable resource for students and passionate readers of history alike. Author Biography Mary Lefkowitz is the Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities emerita at Wellesley College. A recipient of the National Humanities Award, Lefkowitz is the author and editor of numerous articles and books, including Euripides and the Gods; Greek Gods, Human Lives- What We Can Learn from Myths; Women in Greek Myth; and Womens Life in Greece and Rome.James Romm is the James H. Ottaway Jr. Professor of Classics at Bard College and the author of several books, including The Sacred Band- Three Hundred Theban Lovers Fighting to Save Greek Freedom and Ghost on the Throne- The Death of Alexander the Great and the War for Crown and Empire. He has edited numerous translations of ancient Greek texts, including the Anabasis of Arrian for the volume The Campaigns of Alexander in the distinguished Landmark Ancient Histories series. Details ISBN 1984854321 ISBN-13 9781984854322 Title The Greek Histories Author Mary Lefkowitz, James Romm Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 480 Publisher Random House USA Inc GE_Item_ID:159232514; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. 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Book Title: Greek Histories : The Sweeping History of Ancient Greece As Told by Its First Chroniclers: Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, and Plutarch

Number of Pages: 480 Pages

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Publication Year: 2024

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