On the War for Greek Freedom: Selections from the Histories
Designed for students with little or no background in ancient Greek language, history, and culture, this new abridgment presents those selections that comprise Herodotus¹ historical narrative. These are meticulously annotated, and supplemented with a chronology of the Archaic Age, Historical Epilogue, glossary of main characters and places, an index of proper names, and maps.
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Designed for students with little or no background in ancient Greek language, history, and culture, this new abridgment presents those selections that comprise Herodotus historical narrative. These are meticulously annotated, and supplemented with a chronology of the Archaic Age, Historical Epilogue, glossary of main characters and places, an index of proper names, and maps.
IntroductionChronology of the Archaic AgeMapsIHerodotus' Introduction1IIPrologue: The Reign of Croesus of Lydia (c. 560-46 B.C.E.)4IIIThe Growth of Persia: Cyrus Conquers Asia (c. 550-30 B.C.E.)28IVThe Growth of Persia: Cambyses Conquers North Africa (c. 530-22 B.C.E.)51VThe Growth of Persia: Darius Enters Europe (521-499 B.C.E.)75VIThe Greek Revolt from Persia (499-94 B.C.E.)90VIIPersia versus Greece: Darius' Wars (494-90 B.C.E.)99VIIIPersia versus Greece: Xerxes' War (484-80 B.C.E.)119IXPersia versus Greece: Mardonius' War and After (480-79 B.C.E.)165Historical Epilogue188Main Characters and Places190Index of Proper Names197
