Edition details
The Histories by Herodotus. New edition. Standard edition of 2020 limited edition. Nine integrated double-page spread illustrations by Nick Hayes. Two maps. Introduced by Peter Frankopan. Translated by Robin Waterfield. Three-quarter bound in mid-blue cloth blocked with a two-colour picture printed paper front board. Printed endpapers. Text, frontispiece, illustrations and maps printed in blue and black inks throughout. Gilded top page edge. Grey ribbon marker. Dark grey endpapers gilt printed with a repeating design. Mid-blue slipcase printed and blocked on front in gilt and black with a design. 25.4x17.1cm. 824pp.
About the book
Herodotus's Histories is one of the foundational works of Western historical writing. Its central subject is the conflict between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire during the fifth century BC, including famous events such as Marathon, Thermopylae and Salamis. Herodotus ranges far beyond military history, recording geography, customs, legends and stories about the peoples of Egypt, Persia, Greece and the wider ancient world. His curiosity and willingness to investigate different explanations earned him the traditional title "Father of History."
