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Herodotus

Books by Herodotus

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Libro I de la Historia de Heródoto

History Non-Fiction
History Ancient Greece Ancient Egypt Persian Empire

Herodotus's Histories is the first work of Greek historiography that has come down to us in its entirety. It is divided into nine books, each of which is dedicated to a muse. In the proem, Herodotus expounds his intention: to prevent the deeds of the...

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Libro II de la Historia de Heródoto

History Non-Fiction
History War Religion Politics Egypt Culture Society Customs Persia Philosophy Ancient Greece Traditions

This book is the second volume of Herodotus' Histories, a seminal work of Greek historiography. Written in the 5th century BCE, the Histories provide a detailed account of the Greco-Persian Wars and offer valuable insights into the cultures, customs,...

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Libro IV de la Historia de Heródoto

History War
History Invasion Persia Scythians Libya

The fourth book of Herodotus's Histories chronicles two Persian expeditions against the Scythians and Libya. The book provides valuable insights into ancient Persian and Scythian culture, military tactics, and the political landscape of the time.

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Libro V de la Historia de Heródoto

History Non-Fiction Reference work
History War Military Politics Tyrants Diplomacy Ancient Greece Darius Persian Empire Athens Sparta Histiaeus Alexander I Thracians

This book, the fifth volume of Herodotus' *Histories*, focuses on key events in the early 5th century BC, particularly the growing tensions between the Greeks and the Persian Empire. The text details the customs of the Thracians, Alexander I's retali...

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Libro VI de la Historia de Heródoto

History Non-Fiction War
History Military Politics Ancient Greece Persian Wars Battle of Marathon Miletos Ionia Histiaeus Miltiades Lemnos Paros

Libro VI de la Historia de Heródoto, también conocido como 'Las Guerras Médicas', narra la historia de la rebelión jonia contra el Imperio Persa y su brutal represión. El libro sigue las intrigas del tirano de Mileto, Histieo, quien intenta incitar a...

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Libro VII de la Historia de Heródoto

History
History War Military Invasion Persia Greek Leonidas Xerxes Thermopylae Dariush

The seventh book of Herodotus's Histories describes the Persian invasion of Greece led by Xerxes I in 480 BC. The book begins with the death of Darius I, Xerxes's father, and the preparations for the invasion. Xerxes assembles a massive army and navy...

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Libro VIII de la Historia de Heródoto

History War
Ancient Greece Persian Wars Leonidas Themistocles Athens Sparta Xerxes Thermopylae Battle of Salamis Artemisia

The book is about the Persian Wars, a series of conflicts between the Persian Empire and the Greek city-states. It covers the events leading up to the Battle of Salamis, one of the most important battles in ancient history. The book provides a detail...

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Libro IX de la Historia de Heródoto

History Non-Fiction War
History Battle Warfare Culture Diplomacy Heroism Ancient Greece Military History Greek History Persian Wars Persian Empire Classical Antiquity

El libro noveno y último de las Historias de Heródoto, titulado "La Musa Calíope", narra la culminación de las Guerras Médicas entre griegos y persas. Esta sección se centra en la decisiva Batalla de Platea y la Batalla de Mícale, eventos que marcar...