"The History of Herodotus — Volume 2" by Herodotus is an historical account of the ancient world, continuing the author’s investigation into the Greco-Persian Wars. The volume recounts the events and narratives of the ancient world's customs, people, and wars. The narrative documents the events leading to the clash between the Greeks and Persians, offering a look into the customs and interactions between societies of the era. The Persian military campaigns gain focus, particularly the conquest of Thrace and dealings with the Paionians and Thracians. As Megabazos secures Persian control over Thrace, Herodotus shares the customs of the tribes, such as the beliefs and funerary practices of the Thracians. These interwoven accounts foreshadow the escalating tensions leading to warfare. Intricate details of the political dance involving Persian king Dareios emphasizes the interplay of power, independence, and significant history as conflict looms.
The History of Herodotus — Volume 2
By Herodotus
In the ancient world, an empire's quest for dominion sets the stage for an epic clash as cultures collide and destinies are forged.
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About the AuthorHerodotus was a Greek historian and geographer from the Greek city of Halicarnassus, part of the Persian Empire and a later citizen of Thurii in modern Calabria, Italy. He wrote the Histories, a detailed account of the Greco-Persian Wars, and was the first writer to apply a scientific method to historical events. He has been described as "The Father of History", a title conferred on him by the ancient Roman orator Cicero, and the "Father of Lies" by others.
Herodotus was a Greek historian and geographer from the Greek city of Halicarnassus, part of the Persian Empire and a later citizen of Thurii in modern Calabria, Italy. He wrote the Histories, a detailed account of the Greco-Persian Wars, and was the first writer to apply a scientific method to historical events. He has been described as "The Father of History", a title conferred on him by the ancient Roman orator Cicero, and the "Father of Lies" by others.
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