The Way of Herodotus
Author | : Justin Marozzi |
Publisher | : Da Capo Press |
Total Pages | : 386 |
Release | : 2010-02-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780786727278 |
ISBN-13 | : 0786727276 |
Rating | : 4/5 (78 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Way of Herodotus written by Justin Marozzi and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2010-02-02 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intrepid travel historian Justin Marozzi retraces the footsteps of Herodotus through the Mediterranean and Middle East, examining Herodotus's 2,500-year-old observations about the cultures and places he visited and finding echoes of his legacy reverberating to this day. The Way of Herodotus is a lively yet thought-provoking excursion into the world of Herodotus, with the man who invented history ever present, guiding the narrative with his discursive spirit.