Herodotus, Book 1, Clio

Herodotus, Book 1, Clio is a historical text written by the ancient Greek historian Herodotus. It is the first book in a series of nine, collectively known as The Histories. This particular edition of the book has been translated literally from the original text by Baeher and was first published in 1850.In this book, Herodotus chronicles the history of the Persian Wars, which took place between the Greeks and the Persians in the 5th century BC. He begins by describing the rise of the Persian Empire and its expansion under Cyrus the Great. He then goes on to recount the reigns of several Persian kings, including Cambyses and Darius, and their attempts to conquer Greece.Throughout the book, Herodotus provides a wealth of information about the cultures and customs of both the Greeks and the Persians. He also includes anecdotes and personal stories that bring the historical events to life.Overall, Herodotus, Book 1, Clio is an important work of ancient history that provides a detailed account of the Persian Wars and offers insight into the world of ancient Greece and Persia. This edition, translated by Baeher, offers a literal translation of the original text, allowing readers to experience the work in its most authentic form.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.