Herodotus / P. J. F. Gantillon / PJFGantillon
Herodotus, Lib. VIII: From The Text Of Baehr, With English Notes And A Literal Translation (1852) is a book that presents the eighth book of Herodotus’ Histories. The book is presented in its original text from Baehr, a German scholar, and is accompanied by English notes and a literal translation. The Histories is a work of ancient Greek literature that recounts the events leading up to and during the Greco-Persian Wars, which took place in the 5th century BCE. The eighth book of the Histories focuses on the Persian invasion of Greece and the events leading up to the famous Battle of Marathon. The book provides a detailed account of the Persian forces, their tactics, and the actions of the Greek city-states in response to the invasion. Herodotus’ work is considered one of the earliest examples of historical writing and is still studied today for its insights into ancient Greek culture and politics. This edition of the eighth book of the Histories provides readers with a valuable resource for understanding the text in its original language and context.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.