A Commentary on Herodotus

"A Commentary on Herodotus" by W. W. How and J. Wells is an academic study offering a close reading of the work of Herodotus. The book, a piece of historical analysis, examines Herodotus’s writings and their importance to both historical study and literature. The authors probably talk about the important ideas, people, and cultural details found in Herodotus’s stories, helping readers better understand his writings. It includes a complete look at Herodotus's role in the writing of history and thorough notes on his most important writing. How and Wells look at how Herodotus wrote history, his observations of cultures, and the way he told stories, which changed how history was written. The book likely has extra information, translations of languages from the East used by Herodotus, and comparisons to other historical people, which helps the reader understand why Herodotus is called the "Father of History."