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Click download or read online button to get hist of herodotus book now. Herodotus himself mentions the work of hecataeus of miletus, who wrote two books of historical geography and was a major source in herodotus writings on egypt. The historical method of herodotus phoenix supplementary volumes book. Thucydides and herodotus edith foster and donald lateiner. The historical method of herodotus phoenix supplementary volumes author. Edith foster, donald lateiner, thucydides and herodotus. Widely referred to as the father of history first conferred by cicero, he was the first historian known to collect his materials systematically and critically, and then to. The historical method of herodotus explores the intellectual habits and the literary principles of this pioneer writer of prose. Lateiner does research in history of history and cultural history. Casual and serious readers alike have loved the first historian, the. While the histories were occasionally criticized in antiquity, 41 modern historians and philosophers generally take a positive view. His books include literary texts and the greek historian 2000, plutarch and history. The historical method of herodotus ebook, 1989 worldcat. The historical method of herodotus donald lateiner download.

The historical method of herodotus lateiner, donald. Unfortunately, not enough of hecataeus work has survived for us to judge just how dependent upon it herodotus was. His scholarship focuses on homer and herodotus, and he has published a book on each. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Donald lateiner argues, against the perception that herodotus work seems amorphous and ill organized, that the histories contain their own definition of historical significance. Included oaths, for example, deserve examination as well as accounts of speeches, battlechallenges, and diplomatic threats. Professor lateiner joined ohio wesleyans faculty in 1979 and is the john r.

Thucydides and herodotus examines the relevant relationship between these historians which is considered, especially nowadays, by historians and philologists to be more significant than previously. This is the first time that i ever studied herodotus. From donald lateiner s introduction to the histories herodotus sometimes writes for children and sometimes for philosophers, said the greatest of modern historians, edward gibbon the history of the decline and fall of the roman empire, 17761788, chapter 24, note 54. Donald lateiner argues, against the perception that herodotus work seems amorphous and ill organized, that the histories contain their own definition of. Weighing thucydides implicit therefore, at best, only alleged criticisms of and homage to his predecessor herodotus demands comparison and examination of normal institutions. He also researches nonverbal behaviors in ancient literature. He has introduced and annotated translations of herodotus and thucydides. Hardly any justification is needed for the topic of this book. How herodotus thought and worked is derived from the histories to the extent that l.

How herodotus thought and worked is derived from the histories to the extent. Nevertheless, donald lateiners excellent introduction allowed even a novice like me to gain an understanding of the marvelous world which herodotus describes, of the historian himself and of his methods, and of the lasting influence of the histories. Thucydides enticing rhetoric of exclusivity is partly responsible for the fact that comparisons of his work with herodotus history usually focus on divergences rather than affinities. Appendix p oracles, religion, and politics in herodotus, donald lateiner, ohio wesleyan university appendix q herodotus and the poets, andrew ford, princeton university appendix r the size of xerxes expeditionary force, michael a. Hist of herodotus download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. This edited collection looks at two of the most important ancient greek historians living in the 5th century bce who are considered to be the founders of the western tradition. Donald lateiner argues, against the perception herodotus was the first writer in the west to conceive the value of creating a record of the recent past. According to donald lateiner, herodotus reports about laughter for valid literary and historiological reasons. Donald lateiner, the historical method of herodotus toronto, 1989. Herodotus was the first writer in the west to conceive the value of creating a record of the recent past. Before our century, herodotus was often considered a charming but inaccurate and gullible historian.

The historical method of herodotus donald lateiner. See donald lateiner, the historical method of herodotus toronto. The historical method of herodotus phoenix supplementary. Nevertheless, donald lateiner s excellent introduction allowed even a novice like me to gain an understanding of the marvelous world which herodotus describes, of the historian himself and of his methods, and of the lasting influence of the histories. He is the author of the historical method of herodotus and sardonic smile.

The fundamental commentary resource for the early books. A selective bibliography to herodotus items with an asterisk. Introduction 1 edith foster and donald lateiner part i. He found a way to coordinate the often conflicting data of history, ethnology, and culture. A selective bibliography to herodotus items with an. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Nevertheless, donald lateiners excellent introduction allowed even a novice like me to gain an understanding of the marvelous world which herodotus describes, of the historian himself and. Donald lateiner studies greek historiography, ancient epic, and the ancient novels. Donald lateiner introduction of the histories goodreads. The historical method of herodotus 9780802076847university. Donald lateiner argues, against the perception that herodotus work. John marincola, authority and tradition in ancient historiography cambridge. The historical method of herodotus illuminates the idiosyncrasies and ambitious nature of a major text in classics and the western tradition and touches on aspects of historiography, ancient history. Flower, princeton university appendix s trireme warfare in herodotus, nicolle hirschfeld, trinity university.

Thucydides and herodotus, written by edith foster and donald lateiner published on 25 apr 2014 by brill. Herodotus and the philosophy of empire project muse. May 03, 2012 donald lateiner studies greek historiography, ancient epic, and the ancient novels. Add one setup an account with your affiliations in order to access resources via your universitys proxy server configure custom proxy use this if. Buy the historical method of herodotus by donald lateiner from waterstones today. From donald lateiners introduction to the histories herodotus sometimes writes for children and sometimes for philosophers, said the greatest of modern historians, edward gibbon the history of the decline and fall of the roman empire, 17761788, chapter 24, note 54. Donald lateiner, as i do, provides an insightful analysis of herodotus understanding of the best regime in light of the histories as a whole. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The historical method of herodotus phoenix supplementary volumes 9780802076847. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The historical method of herodotus by donald lateiner. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Thucydides and herodotus examines the relevant relationship between these historians which is considered, especially nowadays, by historians and. He teaches greek, latin, and folklore at ohio wesleyan university.

Herodotus was indeed popular during the hellenistic period, but he was popular because every twobit intellectual went abroad with the intent of writing a pamphlet disproving some facet of the history. Add one setup an account with your affiliations in order to access resources via your universitys proxy server configure custom proxy use this if your affiliation does not provide a proxy. Theory and practice in the histories of herodotus and thucydides donald lateiner 8 thermopylae and pylos, with reference to the homeric. Theory and practice in the histories of herodotus and. University of toronto press, scholarly publishing division. Oath furnishes one noteworthy index of sophisticated social and legal analysis. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The worlds first great narrative history, herodotuss the histories vividly describes how the greeksfew in number, poor, and disunitedmanaged to repulse a massive invasion by the powerful persian army in the 5th century b.

Herodotus project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. The historical method of herodotus illuminates the idiosyncrasies and ambitious nature of a major text in classics and the western tradition and touches on aspects of historiography, ancient history, rhetoric, and the history of ideas. This edited collection looks at two of the most important ancient greek historians living in the 5th century bce who are considered to be the founders of the western tradition of historiography. By purchasing books through this website, you support. Donald lateiner teaches greek, latin, ancient history and comparative folklore in the humanitiesclassics department at ohio wesleyan university. Theory and practice in the histories of herodotus and thucydides donald lateiner 8 thermopylae and pylos, with reference to the homeric background edith foster. Herodotus believes either that both nature better, the gods direction of it and human nature coincide sufficiently, or that the latter is but an aspect or analogue of the former, so that to the recipient the outcome is suggested.