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Greek Historiography
ISBN-13:
9781119085805
Veröffentl:
2015
Einband:
E-Book
Seiten:
352
Autor:
Thomas F. Scanlon
Serie:
Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World
eBook Typ:
EPUB
eBook Format:
Reflowable
Kopierschutz:
2 - DRM Adobe
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
This volume provides an accessible, comprehensive, and up-to-date survey of the ancient Greek genre of historical writing from its origins before Herodotus to the Greek historians of the Roman imperial era, seven centuries later.* Focuses on the themes of power and human nature, causation, divine justice, leadership, civilization versus barbarism, legacy, and literary reception* Includes thorough summaries alongside textual analysis that signpost key passages and highlight thematic connections, helping readers navigate their way through the original texts* Situates historical writing among the forms of epic and lyric poetry, drama, philosophy, and science* Uses the best current translations and includes a detailed list of further reading that includes important new scholarship
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