Greek Historiography

Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, Ancient & Classical
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Author: Thomas F. Scanlon ISBN: 9781119085805
Publisher: Wiley Publication: June 25, 2015
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell Language: English
Author: Thomas F. Scanlon
ISBN: 9781119085805
Publisher: Wiley
Publication: June 25, 2015
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Language: English

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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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.

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