"The Boys' and Girls' Herodotus" by Herodotus is a carefully crafted historical narrative intended for young readers, presenting ancient conflicts and cultural clashes in an accessible format. Revised to engage younger audiences of the time, the story opens in ancient Athens in 446 B.C., setting the stage as an era of conflict and political instability. Before an audience that includes a young Thucydides, Herodotus, the famed historian, captivates listeners with tales of Greeks and barbarians. Focusing on wars and the origins of Greek and barbarian conflict, the story explores the roots of these cultures, spotlighting key figures and customs. With an honest and vivid style, the narrative begins with minor disputes that escalate into large-scale wars, establishing a foundation for a historical account that blends the stories of the past with engaging adventures that appeal to young minds.
The Boys' and Girls' Herodotus Being Parts of the History of Herodotus, Edited for Boys and Girls
By Herodotus
In ancient Greece, a gifted storyteller recounts the first sparks of war between the Greeks and other nations, setting the stage for memorable tales of bravery and conflict.
Summary
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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